Sheet metal forming – Product Development Research Lab

Investigation of Temperature Impact on Friction Conditions in Running Production of Automotive Body Components

29th June 2024
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Abstract During the running production of automotive body components drifts in theprocess window is seen causing problems with non-conforming parts. Up until now, these driftshave been counter-acted based on the […]

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An overview of Methods for Simulating Sheet Metal Forming with Elastic Dies

8th August 2023
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ABSTRACT Sheet metal forming (SMF) simulations are traditionally carried out with rigid active forming surfaces. This means that the elasticity and dynamics of presses and die structures are ignored. The […]

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An evaluation method for experimental necking detection of automotive sheet metals

8th August 2023
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ABSTRACT In sheet metal stamping, the occurrence of strain localization in a deformed sheet is considered a failure. As so, sheet metal’s formability is conventionally evaluated using the Forming Limit […]

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Congratulations on the “docent” Mats Sigvant!

14th June 2023
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Monday afternoon Mats Sigvant (PhD, Technology Development, Volvo Cars and Adjunct Lecturer at Mechanical Engineering, BTH) held is trial lecture for appointment as Docent at BTH (Associate Professor). The title […]

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Congratulations Alexander Barlo, Licentiate in Mechanical Engineering!

11th April 2023
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Alexander Barlo presented his licentiate thesis entitled “Failure Prediction of Complex Load Cases in Sheet Metal Forming: Emphasis on Non-Linear Strain Paths, Stretch-Bending and Edge Effects” in front of an […]

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PDRL presentations at Techtank Conference

1st December 2022
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The 2022 Techtank Conference was held Nov 30 2022 as an online event. The theme of the conference was “Smart Solutions for a Sustainable Production: – Applied methods and tools […]

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EduDIC helps validate new materials for lighter and more environmentally friendly cars

29th September 2022
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Alexander Barlo, PhD candidate with BTH Mechanical Engineering was featured in a piece by Dantec Dynamics on the EducDIC system used in sheet metal forming and polymer material characteristics for […]

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Research Spotlight; Alexander Barlo

22nd December 2021
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Alexander Barlo is since early 2021 a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at BTH. He is working with failure prediction in Sheet Metal Forming (SMF) Accurate failure prediction in Sheet […]

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We’re hiring: Postdoctoral fellow in mechanical engineering focusing on sheet metal forming

24th June 2021
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This postdoctoral position is linked to ongoing research projects at the Department of Mechanical Engineering within simulation of sheet metal forming. Research focus is to achieve a more accurate failure […]

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Applied simulation and internet of things for reduced waste during sheet metal forming

29th September 2020
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Together with Volvo Cars (Olofström), Telenor Connexion and Blue Science Part as coordinator, a research and application project has been carried out within the “Test arena Blekinge” with the aim […]

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