The application of computer-aided design and manufacturing techniques is becoming essential in modern metal-forming technology. Thus process modeling for the determination of deformation mechanics has been a major concern in research . In light of these developments, the finite element method--a technique by which an object is decomposed into pieces and treated as isolated, interacting sections--has steadily assumed increased importance. This volume addresses advances in modern metal-forming technology, computer-aided design and engineering, and the finite element method.

Introduction; Metal forming process; Analysis and technology in metal forming; Plasticity and viscoplasticity; Methods of analysis; The finite element method (1); The finite element method (2); Plane-strain problems; Axisymmetric isothermal forging; Steady state processes of extrusion and drawing; Sheet metal forming; Thermo-viscoplastic analysis; Compaction and forging of porous metals; Three dimensional problems; Preform design in metal forming; Solid formulation, comparison of two formulations, and concluding remarks; Index.