Sustainable Material Forming and Joining

The main objective of the book is to expose readers to the basics of sustainable material forming and joining technologies, and to discuss the relationship between conventional and sustainable processes. It also provides case studies for sustainable issues in material forming and joining processes, workouts for converting conventional processes to green processes, and highlights the importance of awareness on sustainable and green manufacturing through education. The book will include green and sustainability concepts in material forming like bulk forming and sheet forming emphasizing hot forming, materials development, lubrication, and minimizing defects.

Key Features

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• Conceptualizes green and sustainability issues towards efficient material forming and joining
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• Addresses important aspects of sustainable manufacturing by forming operations
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• Presents comparison between traditional and sustainable manufacturing processes
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• Includes practical case studies from industry experts
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• Discusses green and sustainability concepts in material forming like bulk forming and sheet forming emphasizing hot forming, materials development, lubrication, and minimizing defects
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