Forming materials of low ductility, like e.g. aluminum alloys relevant for light weight construction, not only requires an optimisation of conventional methods, but also the invention and further development of alternative forming processes.
The implementation of high speed forming processes, including electromagnetic forming in particular, represents an exceptionally promising approach.
The Second International Conference on High Speed Forming (ICHSF 2006) at the Universität Dortmund will serve as a forum for the presentation of the current research and development status and for an intensive professional exchange.
Research results regarding subjects as workpiece and material behaviour, modelling and simulation as well as process design will be presented and discussed in a range of selected scientific lectures.