Primary Researcher(s) / Coordinator(s): Assist. Prof. Dr. Mert Efe
General Information

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Our aim is to observe the in-situ formation and evolution of the surface defects during metal sheet forming by means of a novel test mechanism involving high-resolution photography and digital image correlation (DIC) techniques. As an alternative to conventional macro-scale tests, we investigate the mechanical behavior of materials at microstructure scale (grain-scale). Interactions between microstructure evolution and defect formation will be analyzed, which results in solutions for will defect minimization and elimination during metal forming.

Equipments

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• Shimadzu Bending Test Machine capasity of 10 kN
• Navitar Zoom 6000 Lens Setup
• Sunline 852D+ SMD Rework Station
• Herkules Air Compressor
• Basler Pilot piA2400-17gc CCD camera
• Navitar Led Controller Light Source
• Badsector Air Compressor
• Badsector Airbrushes
• Erikson Cupping Machine

Completed and Ongoing Research Projects

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• M. Efe (PI), “In-Situ Observation and Control of Microstructure and Surface Defect Evolution during Magnesium Sheet Forming,” 2014-2018, Marie Curie Career Integration Grant, Funded by European Commission Research Executive Agency
• M. Efe (PI), “Formability of Dual-Phase Steels at High Temperatures and Industrially Relevant Deformation Rates”, 2015-2018, 3501 – National Young Researcher Career Development Program, Funded by: The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK)
• M. Efe (PI), “In-Situ Analysis of Magnesium Sheet Forming,” 2014-2016, Career Integration Fellowship, Funded by: The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK)

Collaborators

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• Dr. Osman El-Atwani, Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA
• Dr. Caner Şimşir, Metal Forming Center of Excellence, Atılım University, Turkey
• Dr. Dinakar Sagapuram, Texas A&M University, USA
• Dr. Wilfredo Moscoso, Wichita State University, USA

Lab Images

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