Advanced Technologies for Sheet Metal Forming

Dear Colleagues,

Sheet metal forming is a critical process in manufacturing industries. There are several advanced technologies that have revolutionized sheet metal forming, such as incremental forming, hydroforming, electromagnetic forming, superplastic forming, stamping forming, etc. The development of these advanced technologies has provided forming processes with greater flexibility in shaping, reduced material waste, improved part integrity and strength, precise control over complex geometries, accurate prediction of material behavior, customized design possibilities, enhanced product performance and durability, and increased productivity through automation. The automotive, aerospace, electronics, and construction industries, among others, benefit from these advanced technologies. This Special Issue aims to collect and spread the latest developments about sheet metal forming technologies and further promote the exchanges of researchers in related fields. Full papers, communications, and reviews are welcome for submission. We expect them to be valuable resources for researchers in the future. The research focus of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Stamping;
• Spin forming;
• Superplastic forming;
• Increamental sheet forming;
• Hydroforming;
• Roll forming;
• Proces simulation;
• Tooling technologies;
• Metal fabrication processes;
• Welding and joining.

Dr. Jun Liu
Guest Editor

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• stamping
• spin forming
• superplastic forming
• increamental sheet forming
• hydroforming
• roll forming
• process simulation
• tooling technologies
• metal fabrication processes
• welding and joining