European Conference on Superplastic Forming

Visit of the Cité de l'Espace

Opening cocktail

Registration at the welcome desk (Room ALTAIR)

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Welcome speeches

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Opening of the conference

SPF Materials I

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Gérard BERNHART

› Comparison of Superplastic Forming Abilities of As-cast AZ91 Mg Alloy Prepared by Twin Roll Casting and WE43 Alloy - Vit Janik, WMG - University of Warwick 15:00-15:30 (30min)

› Two-dimensional grain boundary sliding and strain rate effect on dislocation characteristics in ODS ferritic steel - Hiroshi Masuda, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, The University of Tokyo [Toyo] 15:30-16:00 (30min)

Coffee break

Tool / Surface Coating

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Anton KOTOV

› A comparative study assessing the wear behaviour of different ceramic die materials during superplastic forming - Ares A. Gomez-Gallegos, Advance Forming Research Centre, University of Strathclyde 16:30-17:00 (30min)

› A method for the systematic assessment of lubricant performance during superplastic sheet forming - Marta Drabek, Advanced Forming Research Centre, University of Strathclyde 17:00-17:30 (30min)

› Protective coatings for superplastic forming ceramic dies: An initial study on protective coatings performance - Andrea Staiano, University of Strathclyde 17:30-18:00 (30min)

Free Evening