METAL FORMING

PROCESSES

Deepesh
AI&DS (T)
• This deformation takes place when the
stress caused in the metal reaches the "yield
point".
• The mechanical working reduces the
cavities present in the metal and also used to
remove the impurities.
• The wastage of material removal is
negligible or too small and production is
high when compared to other manufacturing
processes.
HOT WORKING AND COLD WORKING
OF METALS:

 The metal forming or working

processes are mainly classified into hot
working and cold working processes.

 The above division is on the basis of

working temperature.
HOT WORKING OF METALS:

 The mechanical working of a metal

above
the recrystallization temperature but
below the melting point is known as hot
working.
 The recrystallization temperature of
metal
will be about 30 to 40% of its melting
temperature.
Advantages of Hot Working:

➤Force requirement is less when

compared
to cold working process.
 Toughness, ductility and resistance can
be improved.
 Quick and economical process.
 Porosity is eliminated and density of the
metal is increased.
 Suitable for all Metals.
Disadvantages of Hot Working:

 Surface finish may be poor.

 Close tolerances and automation cannot
be achieved due to high working
temperature.
 Tooling and handling cost are high.
 Sheets and wires cannot be produced.