Damage controlled closed die forging via optimal geometry and process layout (A07*)

• Subject Area: Primary Shaping and Reshaping Technology, Additive Manufacturing
• Term: from 2021 to 2024
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 278868966

The aim of this subproject is to control damage and microstructure development during forging in a holistic way. Based on closed die forging of 16MnCrS5, it is to be demonstrated that components with increased performance can be realized if both the process control and the geometries of the intermediate stages are designed in a damage-controlled manner and if, in addition, a fine-grained microstructure is achieved.

• DFG Programme: CRC/Transregios
• Subproject of: TRR 188: Damage Controlled Forming Processes
• Applicant Institution: Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen
• Project Heads: Dr.-Ing. David Bailly, since 10/2023; Professor Dr.-Ing. Gerhard Hirt, until 9/2023