Course: Theory of Metal Forming

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Course title Theory of Metal Forming
Course code KMM/TTV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Jirková Hana, Dr. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Benešová Soňa, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Mechanics of plastic deformation, derivation of partial differential equations of equilibrium. Small deformations and strain rate, compatibility conditions. Methods for determining deformation forces, plasticity conditions. Stress ratios at the contact surface during compaction. Rolling theory. Theory of wire and tube drawing. Deformation behavior of metallic materials during volume and surface forming. Deformation behavior of plastics.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Interactive lecture, Lecture supplemented with a discussion, Lecture with practical applications, Practicum
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 10 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 40 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Use trigonometric functions. Find solutions to simple integrals. Rearrange mathematical equations. Use and know the meaning of a differential.
Skills
Draw schematics. Use spatial ability.
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Describe the stress state in plastic deformation. Give a list of basic forming factors. Interpret the relationship between stress and strain. Define exact partial differential balance of forces in orthogonal and cylindrical coordinate systems. Calculate stresses and forces for selected forming operations.
Skills
Know the meaning of basic forming factors in hot and cold forming. Calculate the forming velocity profile for a press and a power hammer. Apply yielding conditions and analyze stress state using Mohr circle.
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Practicum
Interactive lecture
Lecture
Multimedia supported teaching
Skills
Skills demonstration
Multimedia supported teaching
Competences
Lecture
Multimedia supported teaching
assessment methods
Knowledge
Combined exam
Test
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Competences
Oral exam
Recommended literature
  • Altan, T., Ngaile, G., Shen, G. Cold and Hot Forging, Fundamentals and Applications. ASM International, 2005.
  • Altan, T., Tekkaya A.E. Sheet Metal Forming, Fundamentals. ASM International, 2012.
  • Mojžíš, Antonín. Teorie a technologie tváření kovů. 1. vyd. Plzeň : VŠSE, 1977.
  • Počta, B. Základy teorie tváření kovů. Praha: SNTL, 1966.
  • Žídek M. Metalurgická tvařitelnost ocelí za tepla a za studena. Praha, Aleko, 1995.


Study plans that include the course
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