Forming processes
Within the area of forming processes, Swerea IVF works with sheet metal forming and forging. We work with industrial research and offer companies help with design and development of processes and products.
Sheet metal forming
Swerea IVF works with sheet metal forming processes, materials and pressing tools. The emphasis is on deep drawing, stamping and roll forming processes, often in combination with advanced materials. We specialise in:
• new forming processes and advanced sheet metal materials
• tools and dies – production chain and function
• FE-simulation of the forming process
• geometry measurement with optical 3D scanning.
We help companies changing to new processes and materials. If you need FE-simulation of sheet metal forming processes, formability analyses, material properties analysis, evaluation of process problems, or failure analysis we can perform that for you.
Creating industry related research projects in cooperation with companies is one of our expert skills. The Sheet Metal Network, Plåtforum, with 70 companies from all the Nordic countries is an important contact area for new projects.
Forging
Swerea IVF conducts applied research on forging. Using simulation, we can analyse the filling, temperature, ductility, hardness and residual stresses after forging. Among other things we can check that the core material does not come too close to critical zones such as functional surfaces, hardening zones and oil holes.
We can help with
• dimensioning and durability
• FE simulation of forging
• heat treatment
• measurement of residual stresses and hardness
• environment analyses: threats and opportunities, trends.
We cooperate with Swedish and international experts along the entire production chain for forged components and are members of the European research network Virtual Intelligent Forging. We also have good contacts with the Swedish forging companies and their customers.
Further Information
Sheet metal forming
Forging