The department material characterisation and simulation works in the field of numerical analysis of forming related challenges - both in fundamental research and, in close cooperation with industry, application-oriented research. Our research includes material characterisation under process-relevant conditions, development of new test-setups and material models as well as simulation-based process investigations regarding sheet and bulk metal forming. In addition to conventional metallic materials, we are also focusing on the investigation of novel lightweight materials such as magnesium or fiber-reinforced plastics. Using modern material testing machines, flow curves or forming limit curves can be recorded at the institute, even under extreme conditions such as temperatures up to 1,200 °C. Based on experimental data, process simulations are used to model a wide range of applications, from large-scale industrial sheet metal forming processes such as press hardening to innovative die forging applications with integrated heat treatment. Not only classical steel materials are considered, but also fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) or the production of hybrid load-adjusted components within the scope of the Collaborative Research Centre 1153 ("Process Chain for the Production of Hybrid High-Performance Components by Tailored Forming") are numerically investigated. Another research focus is biomedical engineering. In this research area, the institute's extensive experience in the field of manufacturing technology is used to contribute to the development and production of modern medical implants and treatment methods
The department material characterisation and simulation works in the field of numerical analysis of forming related challenges - both in fundamental research and, in close cooperation with industry, application-oriented research. Our research includes material characterisation under process-relevant conditions, development of new test-setups and material models as well as simulation-based process investigations regarding sheet and bulk metal forming. In addition to conventional metallic materials, we are also focusing on the investigation of novel lightweight materials such as magnesium or fiber-reinforced plastics. Using modern material testing machines, flow curves or forming limit curves can be recorded at the institute, even under extreme conditions such as temperatures up to 1,200 °C. Based on experimental data, process simulations are used to model a wide range of applications, from large-scale industrial sheet metal forming processes such as press hardening to innovative die forging applications with integrated heat treatment. Not only classical steel materials are considered, but also fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) or the production of hybrid load-adjusted components within the scope of the Collaborative Research Centre 1153 ("Process Chain for the Production of Hybrid High-Performance Components by Tailored Forming") are numerically investigated. Another research focus is biomedical engineering. In this research area, the institute's extensive experience in the field of manufacturing technology is used to contribute to the development and production of modern medical implants and treatment methods
