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02/01/2025

Extension of the forming limits in internal high-pressure hot forming through isothermal process conditions

Isothermal process control allows extended forming limits to be achieved in internal high-pressure hot forming of tubes.

02/01/2025

Functionalization of additively manufactured press hardening dies

Additive manufacturing of tools for selective press hardening

01/16/2025

Student excursion to thyssenkrupp plant in Duisburg: steel production in transition

On January 10th, 2025, students of the Bachelor’s course “Fundamentals in Forming Technology” visited the thyssenkrupp plant in Duisburg and gained…

01/16/2025

Student from Gifu University, Japan, visiting the IUL

Between November and December 2024, Mr. Hiroto TANABASHI, student at the Gifu University, Japan, conducted research at the Institute of Forming…

01/01/2025

Controlling damage in the production of hollow tubular shafts using radial forging, spline extrusion and martensitic hardening

Optimization of the process chain for hollow tubular drive shaft manufacturing using numerical and experimental investigations.

01/01/2025

Influencing damage in cold forging

Investigation of the influence of microscopic damage evolution and damage-controlled forming in cold forging using forward rod extrusion.

01/01/2025

NUMISHEET 2025 – Scientific Benchmark – Material Under Control (MUC)

The NUMISHEET 2025 Scientific benchmark tested the methodologies of 19 industrial and academic entities worldwide in their ability to predict strain…

11/14/2024

Open day 2024

The IUL was once again actively involved in organizing this year's Open Day at TU Dortmund University. Interested visitors had the opportunity to…

11/04/2024

Residual stress-controlled incremental forming of high-strength sheet metal components

Targeted residual stresses for more durable automotive components