Hot Forming and Superplastic Forming: Presses Evolution and New Applications in the Aerospace Industry

Abstract:

ACB (France) and its sister company Cyril Bath (USA) have a long experience in the fields of hydraulic presses and metal forming for the aerospace industry. This experience is particularly focused on the manufacturing of structural and engines parts. The purpose of this presentation is to show how the combination of both activities in the fields of Hot Forming/Sizing and Superplastic Forming results in continual progress and how recent evolution open new fields of applications. First, both processes will be shortly introduced. The advantages of Hot Forming, Superplastic forming and Diffusion Bonding technologies will be demonstrated regarding current customer’s requirements. To conclude an overview of on-going research programs will be made to present strong advantages of dual presses combining Hot Forming and Superplastic processes.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volumes 838-839)
• Pages: 563-567
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.838-839.563
• Online since: January 2016
• Authors: Guillaume Sana*, Alain Petiot, Arnaud Giraudet
• Keywords: Hot Forming, Hybrid Process, Productivity, Superplastic Forming, Titanium

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