Finally, in a single volume, a reference that presents engineering-level information on press-working sheet metal, die design, and die manufacturing " Concentrating on simple, practical methods, this book will be an invaluable resource for anyone looking for detailed information about die design and the manufacture of stamping dies, particularly practicing die designers, press engineers, tool and die maintenance technicians, students of die design, and advanced apprentice die makers. Features

The new and revised version of this comprehensive pocket reference guide is ideal for anyone who deals with physics, chemistry, mathematics, finance, and computer systems and needs to review or quickly refresh their memory of what they studied in school. It covers the fundamentals of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and analytical geometry, and statistics, and presents the application of differential equations and integral calculus. It reveals the comparative advantages of binomial distribution, standard distribution, Poisson distribution, and normal distribution, and includes most used definitions and formulas of kinematics, dynamics, statics, mechanics of fluids, thermal variable of state, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, light, and atomic and nuclear physics. It also presents applications and solutions to problems concerning simple interest, compound interest, effective rate, annuity, amortization of loans, and sinking fund payments. Features A quick reference for engineers, technicians, toolmakers, machinists, students, and teachers. Includes more than 1,300 formulas, definitions, and figures used in mathematics and physics, plus complete coverage of S.I., metric, and U.S. customary units. New to this revised edition are sections on arithmetic, mathematical fundamentals of computer science, units of measure in precious metals, and more. Key topics have been clarified, and more than 150 line illustrations have been improved. The index has been expanded to help guide readers through this information-packed reference. Vukota Boljanovic, Ph.D., has more than 40 year of experience in applied engineering in the aircraft and automotive industries as well as in education. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and worked in Europe for many years in both academia and industry, including as a Professor of Aerospace Engineering and later as Vice President for Research and Development for a major aircraft company. He has performed extensive research in development and manufacturing engineering, including the impact of design modification on tools, dies, and processes selection, aircraft assembly, and inspection. He also spent five years working in the American automotive industry. The author of multiple books and numerous technical papers, Boljanovic has been widely recognized by both academia and industry for his contributions to manufacturing processes. Preface; List of Greek Letters;Part I, Units: International System of Units, Metric Units of Measurement, U.S. Units of Measurement, Tables of Equivalents; Part II, Mathematics: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Mathematics of Finance, Calculus, Statistics, Mathematical Fundamentals of Computer Science; Part III, Physics: Mechanics, Mechanics of Fluid, Temperature and Heat, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Wave Motion and Sound; Appendix: Fundamental Physics Constants; Index.

Written by an engineer with decades of practical manufacturing experience, this new edition has been thoroughly revised and is a complete modern guide to sheet metal forming processes and die design - still the most commonly used methodology for the mass-production manufacture of aircraft, automobiles, and complex high-precision parts. Included are the "hows" and "whys" of product analysis, as well as the techniques for blanking, punching, bending, deep drawing, stretching, material economy, strip design, movement of metal during stamping, and tooling. Its focus is on simple, applicable engineering methods rather than complex numerical techniques. Part I: Theoretical Fundamentals - The Structure of Materials. Mechanical Behavior of Metals. Part II: Manufacturing Procesess - Searing Process. Blanking and Punching. Bending. Deep Drawing. Various Forming Processes. Part III: Die Design - Basic Die Classifications and Components. Blanking and Punching Dies. Bending Dies. Deep Drawing Dies. Various Forming Dies. Tool and Die Materials. Quick Die Change Systems and Die Design. Appendix 1: Blank Diameter of Drawn Shells. Appendix 2: Metric System Tolerances. Appendix 3: Miscellaneous Information. Appendix 4: Technical Specifications of the Helical and Belleville Springs. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.

Retaining its unique and much praised organization, this leading text has been revised to reflect the most recent developments in design tools. It provides balanced coverage of relevant fundamentals and real-world practices so that students, apprentices and on-the-job professionals can understand the important and often complex interrelationships between die design and the economic factors involved in manufacturing sheet-metal forming products. Following introductory material and a discussion of 20 types of dies in Chapter 2, the design process of a representative die is separated into seventeen distinct chapters. Each chapter is one step which is illustrated in two ways; first, as a portion of an engineering drawing, that is, as the component is actually drawn on the design. Second, the die design is shown pictorially in order to improve the user’s visualization. In successive sections each step is detailed as it is applied to the design of the various types of dies listed in Chapter 2.   Includes English and Metric systems. Covers new methods of producing blanks, such as waterjet cutting and laser cutting. Contains a glossary of terms for the first time. Illustrates each step in pictorial view and as a portion of an engineering drawing. Offers a completely revised chapter on presses and quick die-changing systems and includes the addition of “Quick Die Change Systems". Introduction to Die Design Classifications and Types of Dies The Material Strips The Blank Fourteen Steps to Design a Die How to Lay Out a Scrap Strip How to Design Die Blocks How to Design Blanking Punches How to Design Piercing Punches How to Design Punch Plates How to Design Pilots How to Design Gages How to Design Finger Stops How to Design Automatic Stops How to Design Strippers How to Apply Fasteners How to Select a Die Set Dimensions and Notes The Bill of Material Presses and Quick Die-Changing SystemsGlossaryIndex