Superplastic forming of advanced metallic materials: Methods and applications (Woodhead Publishing in Materials) (Woodhead Publishing Series in Metals and Surface Engineering) - Hardcover

Book 36 of 58: Woodhead Publishing Series in Metals and Surface Engineering

Gillo Giuliano

 
9781845697532: Superplastic forming of advanced metallic materials: Methods and applications (Woodhead Publishing in Materials) (Woodhead Publishing Series in Metals and Surface Engineering)

Synopsis

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 methods of superplastic forming of metals, ways of modelling the process and applications in such areas as aerospace, dental and medical engineering.

Key Features: reviews types of superplastic metals and standards for superplastic forming; discusses the modelling of superplastic forming, including mathematical and finite element modelling; examines various applications, including superplastic forming of titanium, aluminiun and magnesium alloys.

Contents: Part 1 Superplastic forming methods: Metals for superplastic forming; Standards for superplastic forming of metals; Processes and equipment for superplastic forming of metals; High-temperature lubricants for superplastic forming of metals; The use of laser surface modification in combined superplastic forming and diffusion bonding of metals. Part 2 Modelling of superplastic forming: Mathematical modelling of superplastic metal sheet forming processes; Finite element modelling of thin metal sheet forming; Constitutive equations for modelling superplastic forming of metals; Predicting instability in superplastic forming of metals. Part 3 Applications of superplastic forming: Superplastic forming and diffusion bonding of titanium alloys; Superplastic forming of aluminium alloys; Quick plastic forming of aluminium alloys; Superplastic forming of magnesium alloys; Superplastic microtubes fabricated by dieless drawing processes.

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About the Author

Gillo Giuliano works in the Department of Mechanics, Structures and Environment at the University of Cassino, Italy. Professor Giuliano is internationally-known for his work on superplasticity.

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