Assignment-3

1. Why is it necessary to provide proper clearance between punch and die in a shearing operation?
(5 points)
2. Compare open-back stationary presses and open-back inclinable presses. (5 points)
3. A symmetrical cup of circular cross‑section with diameter 40 mm and height 60 mm, with a corner
radius of 2 mm is to be obtained in AISI1020 steel of 0.6 mm thickness. Calculate the diameter of
the cup after the first draw assuming a percentage reduction of 40%. (10 points)