Advances in Plastic Forming of Metals

Abstract

Metal forming through plastic deformation is one of the most efficient, robust, and economical manufacturing processes available to produce products for unique applications at various length scales. To assist manufacturers address ever increasing and often seemingly conflicting demands (e.g., lightweight products with increased structural rigidity), researchers from around the world are actively engaged in efforts to continuously improve the processes. In this special issue, 28 research papers and four technical briefs are presented to highlight such efforts. These submissions are from researchers in academia, industry, and national laboratories from 12 countries and include experimental, numerical, and analytical efforts. The goal of this special issue is to present the latest developments, trends, and research solutions pertaining to plastic forming of metals to aid both industry and researchers alike. Highlights of the papers categorized by topic areas are given below.