Mag Forming - Harnessing Magnetoplasticity for Low Temperature Forming of Thick Gage Armored Steels

The goal of the Phase II research is to demonstrate the forming of armored steel plate using magnetoplasticity. This technology, called Mag Forming, is based on the phase I results that will demonstrate a new forming technology, by creating samples using a V form tool and quantify the technologys capability to allow complex die forming of armored steel components for applications ranging from underbelly protection to light truck door skins. The research will design and build the tools required to create the V forms from RHA and HHA with a bend radius less than or equal to three times the material thickness and generate the data required to produce a forming limit diagram all while maintaining 95% of the preformed RHA and HHA properties.