Application of Advanced Die Materials and Lubrication Systems for Reduction of Die Wear in Warm & Hot Forging

Professor Taylan Altan, Professor and Director Center for Precision Forming, The Ohio State University. This FIERF funded project's objective are improvement of tool life in hot and warm forging through application of advanced die materials and coatings and development of guidelines for selecting the optimum die material and lubrication systems for a given application. The project team includes numerous FIA Member forging producers, lubrication, die and simulation suppliers.

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