Stamping-> Bulging (G) Flashcards
STAMPING
varied processes that can be applied to sheet metal manipulation
ADVANTAGES of STAMPING
fast and energy efficient, preferred manufacturing method
PUNCHING
sheet metal is placed over a die and then the hole is generated by a descending punch. the sheet with the hole is retained.
a BLANK/ SLUG
the piece of material discarded after PUNCHING
BLANKING
the same process as PUNCHING, but the SLUG/BLANK is retained and the sheet is discarded
PLAIN or FLAT WASHERS
example of a product that is both PUNCHED and BLANKED.
Why are PUNCHING and BLANKING performed sequentially when making PLAIN or FLAT WASHERS?
so that the waste and product streams can be kept separate.
PERFORATING
when punching is performed multiple times in close proximity over a given area of sheet metal. can involve any size, shape, or combination of holes.
NOTCHING
Another process for putting a hole of any shape through sheet metal, but it ALWAYS intersects the side of the sheet. often associated with bending operations.
SEMINOTCHING
PUNCHING that becomes NOTCHES once the sheet is subsequently sheared.
NIBBLING
process that uses subsequent notches to cut out areas of sheet metal (looks like caterpillar bites out of a leaf) mostly performed in workshops or in the field
SLITTING
a process that can cut thin sheet metal without generating chips or shavings; employs ROTARY KNIVES and commonly used by can openers
LANCING
a sheet metal process that combines SLITTING with LOCAL BENDING; creates sheet metal features that are out-of-plane with the surface.
What are three examples of LANCING?
ANGLE LANCING (looks like an open flap)
BRIDGE LANCING (looks like a handle)
LOUVER LANCING (for ventilation)
PIERCING
creates sheet metal features that are out-of-plane with the surface, uses a pointed punch, and results in a FLANGED HOLE and NO SLUG.