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Advanced Plastic Forming Processes: Theory, Experiments and Numerical Simulations (2nd Edition)

This special issue belongs to the section "Metal Casting, Forming and Heat Treatment".

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Dear Colleagues,

Plastic forming technology is an important part of the advanced manufacturing field. Using this technology, not only can complex shape components be obtained, but excellent comprehensive service performance can also be achieved. These tools are widely used in, for example, aerospace, automobiles, high-speed rail and nuclear power. This Special Issue aims to present the latest research on plastic forming technology, including advanced forming processes, theories, experiments and numerical simulations. Original research articles and reviews are welcome, covering research areas that may include (but are not limited to) the following: sheet forming processes, tube forming processes, forging forming process, plastic forming theory, forming machines and finite-element methods.

Dr. Gaochao Yu
Guest Editor

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Keywords

plastic forming technology
sheet forming process
tube forming process
forging forming process
plastic forming theory
forming machines
finite-element methods

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