Metal Forming I + II

Metal Forming I + II are lectures belonging to the main studies of mechanical engineering and industrial engineering. The lectures cover fundamentals of metallurgy and plastic deformation of metals as well as a wide range of forming technologies and forming machines. During Metal Forming I (winter semester) the focus will be on sheet metal forming while during Metal Forming II (summer semester) the focus lies on bulk metal forming. Besides theoretical lectures, students will have the opportunity to participate in practical exercises.

Lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Peter Groche
Contact Address
Assistants Christian Thoma M. Sc.
Yuchen Leng M. Sc.
Semester hours per week 2
Credit Points Metal Forming I: 4 CP | Metal Forming II: 4 CP
Begin 18.04.2023
When Metal Forming I (winter semester): on Tuesdays 10:00–11:30
Metal Forming II (summer semester): on Tuesdays 10:00–11:30
Where L1|01 24K

Note: In the summer semester 2023, the lecture will again take place in regular attendance. However, the lecture date in the first week of lectures will be cancelled, so that the first lecture will take place regularly on 18.04.2023 in room L1|01 24K.

For further information, please refer to the corresponding Moodle course.
Language German (English summary at the beginning of every lecture)
Downloads The lecture slides are accessible via Moodle
Exam The exams Metal Forming I and Metal Forming II can be taken individually or together. If requested the language of the examination will be English.
Examination dates
  • 15.03.2023 (registration deadline PtU: 15.02.2023)
  • 19.04.2023 (registration deadline PtU: 22.03.2023)
  • 25.05.2023 (registration deadline PtU: 27.04.2023)
  • 22.06.2023 (registration deadline PtU: 25.05.2023)
  • 20.07.2023 (registration deadline PtU: 22.06.2023)
  • 18.08.2023 (registration deadline PtU: 21.07.2023)
  • 19.10.2023 (registration deadline PtU: 22.08.2023)
  • 16.11.2023 (registration deadline PtU: 19.10.2023)
  • 15.12.2023 (registration deadline PtU: 17.11.2023)
Examination time The exact time of the examination will be determined at least 4 days before the examination. The students will be notified by e-mail.
Examiner Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Peter Groche
Room L1|01 148
Date arrangement From November 2021, the examinations in Metal Forming I and II will again take place as a combined module examination consisting of a written and an oral part.
The examinations will be held in presence using 3G with hygiene concept.
Exam registration follows as before, see below.
As the number of participants per examination date is limited, it cannot be guaranteed that every application for an examination date can be permitted. Therefore the procedure to find an examination date is as follows:
  • Apply for your preferred examination date at the PtU
  • After positive feedback, enroll in TUCaN
Students should apply for an examination date at least 4 weeks in advance (see application deadlines) at the secretary´s office or by e-mail sending the preferred examination date, matriculation number and mobile number.

Contact Person
Sabine Passet
Available from Monday till Thursday 10:00–12:00 o'clock

06151-16-23180