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Course Syllabus
Metal Forming Technology (MaEng 3132)
Raya University
Engineering and Technology College (ETC)
Manufacturing Engineering
Course Code MaEng3132
Course Title Metal Forming Technology
Degree Program B.Sc. in Manufacturing Engineering
Module Name Forming Technology
Module Team Leader
Lecturer
Credit Hour 3
ECTS Credit 5
Contact Hours Lecture Tutorial Practice or Lab Home study
2 0 3 5
Course Objectives After completion of this course, the students will be able to:
Course Description
Course Content
Laboratories CHAPTER -1: INTRODUCTION TO METAL FORMING PROCESSES
1.1 Metal forming science
1.2 Basic metal Forming processes
3.1 Classification of forming processes
1.3 Forming technologies and Equipments
CHAPTER -2: FORGING OF METALS
2.1. Introduction to forging
2.2. Classification of forging processes
2.3. Forging equipment
2.4. Open-die forging
2.5. Closed-die forging

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2.6. Forgeability of metals and Forging defects
2.7. Die materials and lubrications
2.8. Forging machines
CHAPTER -3: ROLLING OF METALS
3.1. Introduction to rolling processes
3.2. Classification of rolling processes
3.2.1. Rolling mills
3.2.2. Hot-rolling
3.2.3. Cold-rolling
3.3. Rolling of bars and shapes
3.4. Forces and geometrical relationships in rolling
3.5. Simplified analysis of rolling load
3.6. Rolling variables
3.7. Problems and defects in rolled products
3.8. Rolling-mill control
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CHAPTER -4: METALS EXTRUSION PROCESS
4.1 Introduction to extrusion
4.2 Classification of extrusion processes
4.3 Extrusion equipment
4.4 Hot extrusion
4.5 Deformation, lubrication and defects in extrusion
4.6 Analysis of the extrusion process
4.7 Cold extrusion and cold-forming
4.8 hydrostatic extrusion
4.9 Extrusion of tubing
4.10 Production of seamless pipe and tubing
CHAPTER -5: DRAWING

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5.1 Introduction to drawing
5.2 Rod and wire drawing
5.3 Analysis of wire drawing
5.4 Tube-drawing processes
5.5 Analysis of tube drawing
5.6 Residual stresses in rod, wire and tubes
CHAPTER -6: HYDROFORMING OF TUBES AND SHEETS
CHAPTER -7: forming of ceramics, glasses and supper conductors
7.1 Shaping of Ceramics
7.1.1 Casting and Plastic forming
7.1.2 Pressing
7.1.3 Drying , Firing and Finishing Operations
7.2 Forming and Shaping of Glasses
7.2.1 Flat sheet and plate glasses
7.2.2 Tubing and Rods
7.2.3 Discrete Glass products
7.2.4 Fiber Glasses processing
7.3 Techniques for strengthening and annealing of Glasses
7.3.1 Finishing operations
7.4 Design considerations for Ceramics and Glasses
7.5 Processing of Semi-Conductors
FORGING PROJECT Calculation of length of the raw material required to do the forging model.
Preparing minimum three forged models involving upsetting, drawing and
bending operations. Out of these three models, at least one model is to be
prepared by using Power Hammer.
Pre-requisites Workshop Practice and General Safety (MaEng2101)
Year/Semester III, I
Status of Course Compulsory
Teaching and Lecture supported by laboratory and project works.

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Learning Methods
Assessment/ Lab and project works --------------- 50%
Evaluation Systems Practical Examination ---------------- 20%
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Final Examination --------------------- 30%
Attendance Minimum of 90% attendance during lecture hours; except for some
Requirement unprecedented mishaps; and 100% during laboratory classes.
Text Book George E. Dieter, ―Mechanical Metallurgy‖, McGraw-Hill Pub., 1998
References 1. Amitabha Ghosh and Asok Kumar Mallik, ―Manufacturing Science‖, 2nd Ed.,
Affiliated Eat-West Press Private Limited, New Delhi, 2004
2. ASM Handbook, ― Forming and Forging‖, ASM International, Ohio, 1988
3. Nagpal, G.R, ―Metal Forming Processes‖, Khanna Publishers, 1998
4. Courtney, T.H, ―Mechanical Behaviour of Materials‖ New York, McGrawHill, 1990
5. Thomas, G.H., ―Metalwork Technology‖, London, John Murray, 1972.
6. William F. Hosford and Robert M. Caddle, Metal Forming Mechanics and
Metallurgy, 3 rd edition Cambridge University, 2007