Modeling, Simulation and Experimental Studies in Metal Forming

Dear Colleagues,

Currently, new forming processes are constantly emerging, and modeling/simulation plays an important role in the research into metal forming. In-depth research into the deformation mechanism, microstructure evolution, stress and strain, shape, defects, damage, and fracturing during metal forming is needed through experimental or multi-scale modeling/simulation. The goal of this Special Issue is to publish original, important, and well-developed research papers that focus on modeling/simulation and experiments in metal forming.

In this Special Issue, we welcome the latest research on metal forming. Appropriate topics include but are not limited to the following: sheet metal forming, forging, extrusion, drawing, rolling, or special forming processes and numerical simulations (the finite element method, cellular automaton, the phase field method, etc.); microstructure evolution and control; constitutive behavior; the mechanical properties of deformed materials; and the optimization of process conditions.

Prof. Dr. Gang Fang
Prof. Dr. Chaoyang Sun
Guest Editors

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