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The new ASM International Handbook, “Volume 14B, Metalworking: Sheet Forming”, is a comprehensive reference for product and production engineers and provides state-of-the-art coverage of the metal fabrication technologies of shearing, blanking, piercing, bending, stretch forming, drawing, spinning and other forming processes.
Volume 14B is the second of two volumes on metalworking technology, following the publication of Volume 14A on forging and bulk forming in 2005. These two volumes reflect the continuing mission of the ASM Handbook series to provide in-depth and practical engineering knowledge in areas of technological significance.
Like many major manufacturing operations, the technology of sheet-metal fabrication is being transformed in response to the competitive demands of a global economy and computer-aided engineering. Product and process design are becoming more integrated, and all stages of processing are being enhanced by computer technologies that help implement process control strategies to reduce scrap and achieve net-shape forming capability on the shop floor.
These advances involve the efforts of various technical communities, and ASM International is pleased to help disseminate their knowledge for the benefit of others in the economical manufacturing of effective products.
For details and to order, visit www.asminternational.org/bookstore. The approximately 900-page, hardbound book (Product Code 05120G) also can be ordered by calling 800-336-5152, ext. 6, or e-mailing customerservice@asminternational.org.
ASM International, The Materials Information Society, serves the materials science and engineering profession. ASM's worldwide membership is comprised of 38,000 research scientists, materials engineers, faculty members, industrial and manufacturing engineers, technicians and students whose work involves advanced materials, processes that improve performance and applications that improve our quality of life.