Tribology in Forging
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 November 2025 | Viewed by 121
Special Issue Editors
Interests: forming; tribology; lubricants; friction; coating; wear
Interests: forging; press machine; lubrication; tooling; machine learning
Interests: forging; lubricant; tooling; coating; damage mechanics; simulation; lubricant test
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Dear Colleagues,
Forging is a valuable process in manufacturing parts with precise dimensions, net shape, high strength in fatigue, a high quality of surfaces, etc. Tribology effectively contributes to forging by helping to reduce friction and wear under extremely severe conditions, including those of high pressures, high temperatures, and a high surface expansion ratio. Using a lower forming load can result in more precise dimensions, longer tool life, and higher energy efficiency even if only the friction is reduced. Additionally, environmental issues have appeared in forging, especially in lubricants and lubrication systems. A typical problem is in the phosphating lubricant process, for example. With the aim of achieving better forging techniques and reducing environmental loads in the manufacturing process, we seek to engage in a comprehensive discussion on tribology in forging. It includes studies on lubricants, lubrication systems, coatings, materials, press motion, pre-treatment before lubrication, pre-forming in multiple stages of forging, etc.
Prof. Dr. Kazuhiko Kitamura
Dr. Ryo Matsumoto
Prof. Dr. Kunio Hayakawa
Dr. Yoshikawa Yasuharu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- lubricants
- die coating
- tooling
- press machine
- forging process
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