For Industry & Education

Engineering the Future of Metal Forming

The Department is a modern competence center in the field of advanced metal forming technologies. We combine strong scientific foundations with industrial practice, developing innovative metal forming solutions and designing technologies that genuinely transform manufacturing processes.

Our activities focus on the theory and technology of plastic forming processes, as well as on the application of advanced computational techniques — from physical modelling to FEM-based numerical simulations — in modern chipless manufacturing processes. We create and refine methods that increase efficiency, precision, and industrial competitiveness.

  • Plastic forming
  • FEM / CEA
  • Chipless manufacturing
  • Tooling & prototyping
  • Industrial implementation

Technologies that Drive Industry

In response to real market needs, we develop and implement innovative technologies, including:

  • cross-wedge rolling, skew rolling, and screw-wedge rolling
  • forging rolling and ring rolling
  • rotary compression and rotary extrusion
  • forging of hollow parts with flanges
  • forging using a three-slide forging press
  • die forging of steels, titanium alloys, and light metals
  • orbital forming
  • incremental forming of thin-walled components

Place image here: rolling / forging / FEM simulation

For us, technology development is not limited to research — it also involves the design, construction, and implementation of tools and prototype technological machines delivered directly to industry.

Research, Innovation, Implementation

The strength of the Department lies in a team of experts who combine scientific expertise with engineering practice. Our solutions do not remain in laboratories — they operate in industrial plants, increasing productivity and product quality.

Key achievements

  • 20+ completed research and development projects
  • 210+ national patents and 6 European patents
  • 200+ publications in renowned international journals
  • 20 industrial implementations
  • numerous awards and distinctions at international invention exhibitions

From modelling to implementation

  • physical modelling of forming processes
  • FEM-based numerical simulations (CEA)
  • process optimisation: precision, efficiency, repeatability
  • design of tooling and prototype machines
  • technology transfer directly to industrial partners

We build competitive advantages through robust process engineering and validated tooling.

Educating Engineers Ready for Industrial Challenges

The Department’s educational offer focuses on the theory and technology of plastic forming of metal products, combining academic knowledge with practical application. Students develop competencies in modern engineering tools, including CAD systems and CEA/FEM analyses.

What distinguishes us is that most of our staff possess industrial experience gained in positions such as design engineers and process engineers. As a result, we provide not only knowledge, but also a practical approach to solving real technological challenges.

  • core fundamentals of plastic forming
  • process design and optimisation
  • CAD workflows for tooling and components
  • CEA/FEM analyses for validation

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We connect science with industry

We create the technologies of the future — and educate engineers who implement them.

European Funds – PL2022 project

Project co-financed by the European Union under the European Social Fund, Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development 2014–2020 "PL2022 – Integrated Development Programme of Lublin University of Technology" POWR.03.05.00-00-Z036/17