Plastic Working of Metallic Materials: Fundamentals and Applications

Understanding how metals deform and shape under force is critical for modern manufacturing, engineering, and product design. This course provides a clear, step-by-step introduction to the mechanics, metallurgy, and practical applications of plastic working. You will explore how metallic materials behave under stress and learn how to select and analyze the right forming processes for real-world production. By completing this course, you will transition from understanding basic material behavior to confidently evaluating industrial forming operations. You will gain a solid grasp of how temperature, strain rate, and friction influence metal flow, enabling you to solve practical engineering challenges in metal fabrication. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental mechanics of elastic and plastic deformation in metallic materials - Analyze yield criteria and stress-strain relationships during metal forming operations - Compare hot, warm, and cold working processes and their effects on material properties - Evaluate primary forming methods including rolling, forging, extrusion, and drawing - Assess the impact of friction, lubrication, and process defects on final product quality - Apply modern analytical models to estimate forming forces and power requirements The course begins with foundational concepts in material science, stress states, and plastic flow before moving into detailed analyses of specific industrial forming processes. You will progress through structured text explanations and practical engineering calculations that reinforce your understanding of metal behavior. This course is designed for engineering students, manufacturing professionals, and product designers seeking a strong foundation in metal forming. No advanced background in metallurgy is required to begin. Start reading today to master the core principles of metal deformation and industrial fabrication.