Fundamentals of Tool Design

by David A. Smith

This book outlines all the factors that impact the success of your tools, showing you how and why your tools will work in relation to the manufacturing processes you're designing them for. You'll find tips and techniques, plus practical design examples, cost analysis calculations, process data, operating parameters and more. The fifth edition contains material from leading industry experts on topics such as rapid prototyping; design of pressworking tools; bending, forming and drawing; forging dies; inspection and gaging; CAD applications; hydroforming, and more.

404 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2003

About the author

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David A. Smith is the founder of Smith and Associates, a stamping consulting and training firm. He has a long experience as a die maker and stamping engineer.