7.97 Investigate methods for determining optimum
shapes of blanks for deep-drawing operations.
This is a topic that continues to receive consid-
erable attention. Finite-element simulations, as
two different directions, comment on relevant
manufacturing considerations. Include factors
such as anisotropy of the cold-rolled sheet, its
surface texture, the bend directions, the nature
of the sheared edges, and the method by which
the handle is snapped in for assembly.
produced by bending only because of this notch.
As such, the important factors are bendabil-
7.99 Design a box that will contain a 4 in. ×6 in. ×3
in. volume. The box should be produced from
7.101 In opening a can using an electric can opener,
you will note that the lid often develops a scal-
loped periphery. (a) Explain why scalloping
occurs. (b) What design changes for the can
opener would you recommend in order to min-
imize or eliminate, if possible, this scalloping
effect? (c) Since lids typically are recycled or
discarded, do you think it is necessary or worth-
while to make such design changes? Explain.
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