Conference Topics

Forming Process

    • Bulk forming: extrusion, forging, rolling, wire and tube drawing
    • Sheet forming: sheet drawing, hydroforming, roll forming, inrcremental forming
    • Microforming
    • Joining by forming
    • Shearing
    • Forming in high-temperature: semisolid forming, laser forming
    • Electro magnetic forming
    • Thermo-mechanical processing
    • Rapid prototyping (Additive manufacturing)
    • New processes

Mechanics & Modeling

    • Analytical & numerical methods
    • Experimental methods
    • Statistical methods
    • Multiscale modeling
    • Constitutive Modeling
    • Micro mechanics
    • Polycrystal plasticity
    • Material testing
    • Formability, damage and failure
    • Material characterization

Process Area

    • Optimization of process and product quality
    • Tools and dies
    • Tribology, wear, coating
    • Economy and ecology in forming
    • Process control