Subgroups
The ICFG consists of subgroups, each active in a particular
sub-division of the main fields of interest.
Themes include the
most relevant and innovative aspects of cold forging processes
related to materials, lubrication,
dies, design, processes
and numerical simulation.
Currently there are three active Subgroups:
• Tool Life and Tool Quality
Influences of surface finishing on tool life & quality, surface
topography before and after surface finishing,
technologies
for surface finishing, fatigue. The subgroup collects and disseminates
facts about technologies and strategies
regarding tool
design, tool manufacturing and tool life management.
• Process Simulation
Application of numerical simulation tools, calibration thanks
to reliable input data, recent developments
in commercial
software, limitations of current models.
• Cold Forging 2050
Developing a vision of the future of cold forging technology against the background of current trends like electric cars.