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Metal manufacturing processes
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- 1CastingMolten metal is poured into a mould in the shape of the component required, once solidified the metal is broken out of the mould.
- 2ForgingMetal is heated, but not to melting point so it it is easier to work, it is struck multiple times with a hammer until the desired shape is attained.
- 3SpinningA disk or tube of metal is rapidly rotated until a symmetrical shape is formed, can be done either by hand or via CNC.
- 4ExtrusionA material is pushed through a die of the shape requested, creating a prism shaped component.
- 5Deep drawingA shape transformation process in which metal is punched into a die to attain a required shape.
- 6RollingMetal is passed through a certain number of rolls to reduce the thickness and give the surface a high, uniformed quality.
- 7BendingSheet metal is bent into either a 'U' shape a 'V' shape or a channel shape.
- 8PressingMetal is stamped into a net shape.
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- Flashcards on Metal manufacturing processes, created by george.barrett11 on 23/09/2015.
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