TABLE OF CONTENTS It is the intention of this part to present as complete a picture as space will permit of the knowledge and skills needed for the effective design of dies for sheet metal forming. The text is presented in six chapters, with detailed discussions of die design for each of the manufacturing processes covered in Part II. Chapter Thirteen gives data on basic tool and die materials, their properties and applications. Special pay attention is given to the basic functions of work and die components, their design and necessary calculations. Although many examples are included, it should be evident that it is not possible to present all the data, tables, and other information needed to design complicated tools, dies, etc. in one text. The tool and die designer must have tables, handbooks, and literature available to be completely effective as a die designer. This part supplies most of the practical information needed by a designer.
