Chapter 8 Forming of Micro-Sheet-Metal Components

Yi Qin, Andrew Brockett Jie Zhao Akhtar Razali Yanling Ma Colin Harrison

Introduction

Sheet metal components are used extensively in various applications such as vehicles, aircraft, electronics products, medical implants and packaging for consuming goods, typical parts/components including car panels, aircraft skins, cans for food and drinks, frames for TV/computer screens/monitors/displays, etc. Concerning miniature/micro-products, sheet metal parts include electrical connectors and lead frames, micro-meshes for masks and optical devices, micro-springs for micro-switches, micro-cups for electron guns and micro-packaging, micro-laminates for micro-motor and fluidic devices, micro-gears for ...

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