'Recognizing the need is the primary condition for design.'
Milton Glaser
Types, properties, uses and manufacturing techniques
Linked below is a comprehensive range of presentations that explore different metal forming techniques.
In addition there is also an accademic paper linked at the bottom of the page that explores mechanical, electrical, thermal and environmental properties of engineering materials.
Casting, rolling, forming, extrusion and forging is covered in the latter part of the document.
Materials and manufacturing.pdf
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Metal casting processes:
Review the presentation below to find out more about metals casting processes.
Cold forming processes:
Review the presentation below to find out more about metals cold forming processes.
Extrusion processes:
Review the presentation below to find out more about metal extrusion processes.
Forging processes:
Review the presentation below to find out more about metal forging processes.
Rolling metals processes:
Review the presentation below to find out more about metal rolling processes.
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