Experimental Methods in Forming (FSI-9EMT)

The objective of the course is to make students of doctoral degree study programe with special experimental methods necessary when assessing the functional properties of forming tools and formability of materials in the area of manufacture and research. The significance and application of technical measuring and testing in the development of the metal-forming technologies are emphasized.
Students will be able to creatively participate in conducting and evaluating experiments required in the technological processes of metal-forming. They will be cognizant of the necessary measuring methods and equipment with automated outputs and evaluation using computer technology.

Regular completion of the specialized courses in the field of engineering technology and in the metal-forming specializations.

The course deals with the specialized methods of measuring and evaluating attendant phenomena in metal-forming. They include mechanical testing, qualitative and quantitative evaluation of measuring of metal-forming and ejecting forces, resistance to plastic strain, strain rates and temperature. The evaluation is dealt with from the viewpoint of individual methods of metal-forming and the operating conditions of the tool. Also discussed is the application of the methods of light and electron microscopy when assessing the morphology of the surface of tools and formed pieces.

The oral exam is conducted by a debate following a written discourse. The main emphasis is on the understanding of the principles and applications of experimental methods in forming in scientific research.

1.Technological testing of bulk and sheet formability.
2.Metal forming forces and resistances (dynamometers, detection and evaluation of quantities).
3.Heat and temperature (measuring methods, detection devices, processing).
4.Microscopy methods (analysis of the morphology of the surface of tools and formed pieces).
5.Testing aimed at establishing the wear coefficient and the effect of lubricants in metal-
forming.
6.Evaluation of properties of tool materials.
7.Evaluation of properties of forming materials.
8.Measuring the forming and ejecting forces, determining the state of stress.
9.Experimental testing of non-uniform distribution of deformation.
10.Measuring the dynamic forming forces and determining the state of stress.
11.Evaluation of dynamic mechanical properties of forming materials.
12.Establishing the resistance to deformation at higher strain rates by Taylor anvil test-TAT.
13.Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar Test - SHPB test and Tensile Bar Test SHTB test.
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