Division Forming Technology

1. Sheet Metal Forming

• hot sheet metal forming
• optimization of parts, tools, and process chains
• feasibility studies

2. Bulk Metal Forming

• forming of high-strength aluminium components
• generation of gradient material properties in forming

3. Tribology of Forming Technology

• friction in bulk forming (ring upsetting and spike forging tests, tribometer, etc.)
• minimum quantity lubrication
• tool wear

4. Ergonomics in Forming Processes

• optimization of forming tool ergonomics during try-out phase
• simulation of worker physical loads (virtual reality visualization)

5. Energetic Optimisation of Forming Processes

• validation + optimization of energy flows in warm form processes
• energy-optimized tool design for press hardening

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