1 Assuming the volume is 25000 pcs what forming processes wo

1. Assuming the volume is 250,00 pcs what forming processes would you use for a 10 mm plate and a 1 mm plate and why?

2. What forming processes can you perform with thermoplastics? List 4 examples.

3. Can forming / sheet working processes be performed on Titanium, or Magnesium? What are unique considerations and limitations? (

Solution

1. For 10 mm plate, rolling would be the best option because it has got higher productivity and therefore it suits the best for production of 250,000 pcs volume.

For 1 mm sheet, sheet bending is a nice option to go for.

2. Vacuum forming, Pressure forming, Mechanical forming, thermoforming

3. Cold forming of magnesium and titanium is difficult because of their hexagonal crystal structure and limited number of available slip systems. However, high velocity deformation can be quite effective in increasing the forming limits.