Advances in Local Loading Forming Process
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Metal Casting, Forming and Heat Treatment".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plastic forming process; process design method; forming equipment
Interests: mechanical engineering; lightweight manufacturing; high-performance manufacturing; light alloy forming technology; multi-degree-of-freedom forming process
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Dear Colleagues,
The local loading forming process represents an advanced, efficient, and high-quality metal forming technology, which is particularly suitable for forming high-performance components with complex geometric structures and extreme performance requirements. Compared with traditional overall loading forming processes, the local loading forming process realizes the overall plastic forming of components by applying loads successively and in different zones. This not only significantly reduces the forming load but also enables precise control over metal flow and plastic deformation, and remarkably improves the microstructure of the components. As a result, it breaks through the forming limits of complex components and enhances their mechanical properties. Therefore, the local loading forming process signifies an important approach to achieving the high-performance manufacturing of key components for high-end equipment, and it has already become a research hotspot in the forming and manufacturing technology of high-performance components.
Research on local loading forming involves several key aspects, including the local deformation mechanism, metal flow behavior, stress–strain distribution, die design, and process optimization. To improve the adaptability and efficiency of the process, researchers have explored various new methods such as multi-degree-of-freedom envelope forming, incremental forming, and combined extrusion–spinning forming technology. These advancements contribute to the development of the theoretical understanding and technology of local loading forming, endowing it with broader application prospects in fields such as aerospace, weaponry, energy, and automotives.
In order to further promote the development of this field, this Special Issue invites researchers to discuss new methods of local loading forming, process modeling, experimental studies, and industrial applications. By addressing the challenges and opportunities in this field, we hope to stimulate technological innovation and accelerate the application and dissemination of local loading forming technology in the field of high-end equipment manufacturing.
Dr. Wuhao Zhuang
Prof. Dr. Xinghui Han
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- local loading forming
- plastic deformation mechanism
- metal flow behavior
- process design method
- microstructure and mechanical properties
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