C3M has very a strong expertise in modelling of stochastic interactions in the workpiece-tool-press systems for precision forming. Several important details of this technology have been investigated in close collaboration with major European companies producing high precision components, high strength tool materials, pre-stressing systems and forming machines.  Main areas of research dedicated to cold precision forming are indicated in the list of our EU projects, which is provided below.

List of our EU projects dedicated to cold precision forming

FP6-IST/NMP-VIF-CA (2004-2008)
Virtual Intelligent Forging
FP5/GROWTH-IMPRESS (2001-2005)
Improvement of Precision in Forming by Simultaneous Modelling of Deflections in Workpiece-Die-Press Systems
FP5/GROWTH-COLT (1999-2003)
Improvement of Service Life and Reliability of Cold Forging Tools with Respect to Fatigue Damage due to Cyclic Plasticity
BRITE/EURAM - SOFT (1997-2000)
Automatic Optimisation of Preform and Tool Design in Forging - Symbolic approach to more efficient development of optimisation systems
BRITE/EURAM - PREDWEAR
Development of a Decision Support System for Predicting Wear in Bulk and Sheet Forming Processes
EUREKA-FACTORY-DECOFOR E! 2531 (2001-2005)
Innovative system for the design and control of a precision forging process with integrated quality assurance
EUREKA-FORMING E! 1869 (1998-2001)
Optimisation of the forming of special alloys products
EUREKA-FAMOS-EFFORT E! 668 (1992-1997)
Integrated Environment for Precise and Net-Shape Forging Technology
COST 526 APOMAT (2001-2004)
Optimisation of fatigue resistance of cold forging tools by considering damage mechanisms at micro scale
COST 512 - MMSP
Modelling in Materials Science and Processing - Working group 2: Stress and Strain Aspects
COPERNICUS-OPT (1997-1999)
Automatic Optimisation of Preform Design in Forging