Abstract
This chapter firstly highlights challenges in micro-sheet metal forming and explains its characteristics and tooling design considerations. An introduction is then given to the basic processes of sheet metal forming, emphasizing, from micro-forming point of view, on the size effect, material, tooling, and process capabilities. These are followed by a detailed description on the tool design for multistage/progressive micro-sheet forming. Considerations for developing a press machine system are also given in detail, concurrently with description of a newly developed machine system at the University of Strathclyde. A case study is given for further understanding on the micro-forming tool and machine design. Lastly, several issues concerning technological competitiveness and economic aspects of micro-sheet forming are presented as a general discussion.
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