Superplastic forming is an advanced metalworking process that can form high-quality, complex components in one operation. Simplifying traditional assembly methods also leads to more lightweight components in such areas as automotive and aerospace engineering. This comprehensive book reviews the various methodsof superplastic forming of metals, ways of modelling the process and applications in such areas as aerospace, dental and medical engineering. ÍNDICE: Part 1 Methods for superplastic forming: Metals for superplastic forming; Processes and equipment; High-temperature lubricants for superplasticforming; Welding of superplastic alloys; Laser surface modification in combined superplastic forming and diffusion bonding of metals. Part 2 Modelling: Modelling of superplastic metal sheet forming; Finite element modelling of thin metal sheet forming; Constitutive equations for modelling of superplastic forming; Predicting instability in superplastic forming of metals. Part 3 Applications: Superplastic forming and diffusion bonding of titanium alloys; Superplastic and quick plastic forming of aluminium alloys; Superplastic forming of magnesium alloys; Dental and medical prostheses and microtubes.
- ISBN: 978-1-84569-753-2
- Editorial: Woodhead
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 450
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés