Jun 16, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 [Archived Catalog]

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ME 4620 - Mechanics of Metal Forming


The basic theory of plasticity and its application to manufacturing processes. Classical techniques in metal working analysis, such as Slip Line Field, Upper Bound and Slab analyses. Review and analysis of forging, extrusion, rolling, drawing, sheet metal forming, etc. Concepts of work in metal deformation. Deformation zone geometry and its implications on properties and defects. Friction and lubrication in metal working. Temperature effects.

Requisites: ET 2220 and 2300
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to solve metal forming problems using classic analytical techniques.
  • Students will be able to use basic friction models in metal working analyses.
  • Students will be able to describe basic concepts of stress and strain, and plasticity theory.
  • Students will be able to describe plastic material behavior, and strain rate and temperature effects.
  • Students will be able to explain the concepts of ideal, friction and redundant work in metal forming operations.



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