Objectives

The objective of the International Impulse Forming Group (I²FG) is the promotion of science and research in the field of impulse forming. The term impulse forming refers to forming processes providing the necessary forming energy in approximately 10 microseconds or less; such processes are, for example, electromagnetic, electrohydraulic or explosive forming. By providing and spreading procedural knowledge, the I²FG shall contribute to an increase in the level of awareness of the physical phenomena, of the engineering process design and technologies and shall help to promote their technical application.

A further aim is the expansion of national and international cooperation in the field of impulse forming. The International Impulse Forming Group shall offer scientists, manufacturers, users as well as other interested persons a platform for the exchange of experience and accumulation of knowledge. Furthermore, the I²FG shall contribute to the promotion of young scientists from the field of impulse forming.

Cooperations within the group

• International Conference on High Speed Forming (ICHSF 2010) in Columbus, Ohio
• Corporative Scientific Publications and Documents regarding high velocity forming

Scientific Advisory Board

Chairperson

Prof. A. Erman Tekkaya

IUL – Institute of Forming Technology and Lightweight Construction
TU Dortmund University

Vice-Chairman

Dr. Verena Psyk

IWU – Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology

Members

Dr. Anupam Vivek

OSU – The Ohio State University

Dr. Gilles Avrillaud

Bmax

Prof. Liang Li

Huazhong University of Science & Technology

Prof. Glenn Daehn

OSU – The Ohio State University

Prof. Guillaume Racineux

Ecole Central de Nantes

Managing Board

Chairperson

Prof. A. Erman Tekkaya

IUL – Institute of Forming Technology and Lightweight Construction
TU Dortmund University

Vice-Chairman

Prof. Alexander Brosius

Institute of Manufacturing Technology
Dresden University of Technology

Treasurer

Prof. Werner Homberg

LUF – Chair of Manufacturing and Forming Technology
Paderborn University

Subgroup Joining

Chairman

Dr. Koen Faes

Belgium Welding Institute

Vice-Chairman

Prof. Xiaotao Han

Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Subgroup Sheet Metal Forming and Cutting

Chairman

Prof. Werner Homberg

LUF – Chair of Manufacturing Technology,
Paderborn University

Vice-Chairman

Dr. Anupam Vivek

Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
The Ohio State University