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Electrically Assisted Forming

Modeling and Control

  • Maximizing reader insights into the latest research findings and applications of Electrically-Assisted Forming (EAF) – whereby metals are formed under an electric current field – this book explains how such a process produces immediate improved formability of metals beyond the extent of thermal softening, and allows metals to be formed to greater elongation with lower mechanical energy
  • Includes case studies that illustrate and support the theoretical content and to explain real-world applications of the techniques discussed
  • Contains supplementary material on the underlying theories describing electroplastic behaviour
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing (SSAM)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xix
  2. Deformation of Metals

    • Wesley A. Salandro, Joshua J. Jones, Cristina Bunget, Laine Mears, John T. Roth
    Pages 1-21
  3. Introduction to Electrically Assisted Forming

    • Wesley A. Salandro, Joshua J. Jones, Cristina Bunget, Laine Mears, John T. Roth
    Pages 23-36
  4. The Effect of Electric Current on Metals

    • Wesley A. Salandro, Joshua J. Jones, Cristina Bunget, Laine Mears, John T. Roth
    Pages 37-54
  5. Macroscale Modeling of the Electroplastic Effect

    • Wesley A. Salandro, Joshua J. Jones, Cristina Bunget, Laine Mears, John T. Roth
    Pages 55-82
  6. Compressive Electrically Assisted Forming Model

    • Wesley A. Salandro, Joshua J. Jones, Cristina Bunget, Laine Mears, John T. Roth
    Pages 83-111
  7. Tensile Electroforming Model

    • Wesley A. Salandro, Joshua J. Jones, Cristina Bunget, Laine Mears, John T. Roth
    Pages 113-159
  8. Control of Electrically Assisted Forming

    • Wesley A. Salandro, Joshua J. Jones, Cristina Bunget, Laine Mears, John T. Roth
    Pages 161-177
  9. Microstructure and Phase Effects on EAF

    • Wesley A. Salandro, Joshua J. Jones, Cristina Bunget, Laine Mears, John T. Roth
    Pages 179-210
  10. Tribological and Contact Area Effects

    • Wesley A. Salandro, Joshua J. Jones, Cristina Bunget, Laine Mears, John T. Roth
    Pages 211-244
  11. Design of an Electrically Assisted Manufacturing Process

    • Wesley A. Salandro, Joshua J. Jones, Cristina Bunget, Laine Mears, John T. Roth
    Pages 245-253
  12. Applications of Electrically Assisted Manufacturing

    • Wesley A. Salandro, Joshua J. Jones, Cristina Bunget, Laine Mears, John T. Roth
    Pages 255-311
  13. Back Matter

    Pages 313-355

About this book

Maximizing reader insights into the latest research findings and applications of Electrically-Assisted Forming (EAF) – whereby metals are formed under an electric current field – this book explains how such a process produces immediate improved formability of metals beyond the extent of thermal softening, and allows metals to be formed to greater elongation with lower mechanical energy as well as allowing for lightweight brittle metals such as magnesium and titanium to be formed without external heating or annealing, enabling the more effective use of these lightweight metals in design.

Including case studies that illustrate and support the theoretical content and real-world applications of the techniques discussed, this book also serves to enrich readers understanding of the underlying theories that influence electro-plastic behaviour.

The authors have extensive experience in studying Electrically-Assisted Forming and have written extensively with publications including experimental works, technical briefs, conference proceedings, journal articles, and analytical models.

Authors and Affiliations

  • International Center for Automotive Research, Clemson University, Greenville, USA

    Wesley A. Salandro, Joshua J. Jones, Cristina Bunget, Laine Mears

  • Behrend School of Engineering, Penn State Behrend, Erie, USA

    John T. Roth

About the authors

The majority of content generated for this book comes from research carried out by the authors at Clemson University-International Center for Automotive Engineering in South Carolina, USA and Pennsylvania State University, USA. The book describes a new manufacturing technique for metal forming with the potential to save time and energy, and to enable the more effective use of lightweight metals in design.

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eBook USD 129.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 169.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 169.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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