J. J. Blandin, Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble, Saint Martin d Heres, France; W. Beck, FormTech GmbH, Weyhe, Germany; R. Curtis, Kings College London, London, United Kingdom; G. Bernhart, Ecole de Mines d'Albi Carmaux, Albi, France
SuperPlastic Forming (SPF) is used in several industrial sectors in Europe since more than fifty years, the main activity being concentrated in aeronautics. Nevertheless, in the recent past, new applications have arising not only in aeronautics since in this field this technology has several competitors. In this presentation, examples of such recent applications of SPF will be presented. Information will be also given on the Euro-SPF group of which the main goal is to federate the community of European industries and universities involved in SPF.
Summary: SuperPlastic Forming (SPF) is used in several industrial sectors in Europe since more than fifty years, the main activity being concentrated in aeronautics. Nevertheless, in the recent past, new applications have arising not only in aeronautics since in this field this technology has several competitors. In this presentation, examples of such recent applications of SPF will be presented. Information will be also given on the Euro-SPF group of which the main goal is to federate the community of European industries and universities involved in SPF.
