Components of design for the superplastic forming process

G McCormick*, P. Broomhead, J Kulon, D. J. Mynors

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    Abstract

    The superplastic forming process is relatively new, and often under-exploited as designers tend to design to the limitations of the older longer established processes. To achieve the full potential of superplastic forming, designers must have access to easily available design tools to enable them to exploit the process. This paper examines the potential of elements of a design tool being developed to support designers in the adoption of superplastic forming. The design tool utilises web based technologies and has the potential to link complex representations of the behaviour of the workpiece being formed with design rules and process simulation packages.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationADVANCES IN E-ENGINEERING AND DIGITAL ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY-I, PROCEEDINGS
    EditorsK Cheng, D Webb, R Marsh
    PublisherPROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING PUBLISHING LTD
    Pages93-102
    Number of pages10
    ISBN (Print)1-86058-467-5
    Publication statusPublished - 2004
    Event4th International Conference on e-Engineering and Digital Enterprise Technology (e-ENGDET) - Leeds
    Duration: 1 Sept 20043 Sept 2004

    Conference

    Conference4th International Conference on e-Engineering and Digital Enterprise Technology (e-ENGDET)
    CityLeeds
    Period1/09/043/09/04

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