Metal forming (sheet metal stamping) refers to the manufacturing of thin sheet metal parts (e.g., fenders, channels, hub caps, stiffeners, etc.). It involves stretching, drawing and bending a sheet of metal into a desired shape. Stamped metal parts...
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Metal forming (sheet metal stamping) refers to the manufacturing of thin sheet metal parts (e.g., fenders, channels, hub caps, stiffeners, etc.). It involves stretching, drawing and bending a sheet of metal into a desired shape. Stamped metal parts (aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, etc.) are commonly found in the automotive and aerospace applications. These parts are produced in large quantities, using special tooling and high-volume production techniques. LS-DYNA For Hot Stamping Sheet Metal Parts Shown in the above movie hot_stamping.avi are the manufacturing steps required to hot stamp a sheet metal part. The blank is first heated to the austenization temperature, about 950C. The blank is then transferred to the dies. During the transfer the blank decreases in temperature due to heat lose to the environment by convection and radiation. The blank is placed on the lower die. The blank bottom surface thermal boundary conditions during the transfer process must be turned off as... See less 
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