Sheet Metal 2009

Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).Collections of peer-reviewed papers are always excellent sources of knowledge and new ideas for researchers working in both universities and industry.

The present collection, in particular, provides interdisciplinary and international resources; thus encouraging the close cooperation of materials scientists, and manufacturing and computer engineers and promoting the diffusion of research results, and technology transfer, in all areas of Sheet Metal Processing and Characterization.The main focus of this special volume is on innovation in forming processes, high-strength materials and joining technologies.

The 72 papers are grouped into chapters on: Hydroforming, Joining , Manufacturing Systems, Micro Technologies, Quality/Surface Conditioning, Tooling, Stamping, Tube-Forming, Incremental Forming, Modelling, Materials and Testing, Drawing, Bending, and Roll-Forming.The volume offers important and interesting insights into R&D issues concerning Sheet Metal Processing: indeed, all SheMet Proceedings provide a state-of-the-art guide to this dramatically important industrial field.Discussing the latest trends in the metal forming, processing, and finishing industries, the proceedings of the April 2009 conference focuses on innovation in forming processes, high strength materials, and joining technologies.

The 71 papers present recent research in hydroforming, joining, stamping, incremental forming, surface conditioning, modeling, material testing, drawing processes, and roll forming.

The opening keynote speech investigates the forming potential of advanced high strength steels for structural car seat components.

Other topics include enhanced formability of aluminum blanks by local heat treatment, melted polymer as a pressure medium in sheet metal forming, automating the design of cold roll forming tool sets, and preventing partial draw-in during high speed deep drawing.