CAPP for Forming
Sheet Metal Forming Processes
Sheet metal parts are produced from flat sheets on metal forming presses which use complex special purpose tools called as dies. Figure shows typical sheet metal parts used in various products.
Sheet metal parts have various features such Holes, Cutouts, Bends, Dimples, Ridges, Protrusions, Depressions (Dents), etc. These are commonly produced by various sheet forming operations listed below :
1. Stamping-Blanking, Piercing
2. Bending-Single/Multi Axis
3. Drawing
4. Roll Forming
5. Lancing
6. Dimpling
7. Coining/Embossing
Figure : Examples of Sheet Metal Components