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L1-01 Basics of PHS – Heat Treatment & Hot Forming of steel

L1-01 Basics of PHS – Heat Treatment & Hot Forming of steel

PHS
Fundamentals
Cutting-edge technologies
hands-on
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Training days: 3

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Master the Power of Hot Forming! 

This 3-day seminar dives deep into the world of Press Hardened Steel (PHS). From essential fundamentals to cutting-edge technologies and real lab experiences, you'll explore the entire process of hot sheet metal forming. Learn hands-on with live experiments, modern measurement systems, and best practices from the industry. 

Whether you're new to PHS or want to sharpen your expertise, this course offers valuable knowledge, practical tools, and fresh perspectives for your work with hot-formed steel components. 

Target Audience 

Engineers, technicians, and foremen working in: 

  • Production & assembly 
  • Process planning 
  • Quality assurance 
  • Technical sales 

Learning Methods 

Leading Insights delivers focused, practical, and economically relevant training through expert-led lectures and hands-on lab work with real parts and processes. 

Ready to boost your hot forming expertise?
Join us for this compact, practice-driven seminar and gain the skills, insights, and confidence to work smarter with PHS technology.

T = Theory

P = Practical / Hands-on

T1 – Fundamentals of Press Hardening 

  • What is press hardening and why is it game-changing? 
  • Automotive focus: crash performance & lightweight design 
  • Direct vs. indirect press hardening 
  • Real-world case studies 

T2 – Press-Hardenable Materials 

  • Overview of material structures, carbon content, and alloys 
  • State-of-the-art: 22MnB5 and coated variants (e.g. USIBOR1500P) 
  • Stainless steel and tailored material concepts 

T3 – Measurement Systems 

  • Key temperature monitoring tools for hot forming 
  • Thermocouples, pyrometers, and thermal imaging cameras 

P1 – Lab: Heating & Cooling Basics 

  • Experiments on sheet thickness, transport time, and cooling media 
  • Analyze where and how temperature loss occurs 

T4 – Heating Technologies 

  • Principles of heat transfer: radiation, convection, conduction 
  • Focus on roller hearth furnaces: efficiency & energy recovery 
  • Comparison with alternative heating: induction, infrared & more 

T5 – Tool & Plant Technologies 

  • Tool design and cooling strategies for high-strength results 
  • Complete plant structure: from oven to press 
  • Inline measurement and press system requirements 

P2 – Lab: Tool Testing 

  • Press hardening trials with different cooling methods 
  • Microhardness comparison of air- vs. tool-cooled parts 
  • Influence of furnace heating curves 

T6 – Simulation for Hot Forming 

  • Introduction to simulation as a support tool 
  • For forming technicians & engineers (not simulation pros) 
  • Boost development efficiency & predict failure points 

P3 – PHS Lab: Real Part Production 

  • End-to-end demonstration: from raw sheet to finished automotive part 
  • Integrated measurement during and after forming 
  • Final validation and analysis 

P4 – Post-Processing & Quality Control 

  • Trimming techniques: laser vs. mechanical 
  • Measurement systems for part evaluation (3MA system) 

T7 – Wrap-Up & Certification 

  • Final summary, FAQ session, and feedback 
  • Optional short knowledge check to reinforce key points

  • Intensive, real-world knowledge of PHS technology 
  • Daily lab-based learning for maximum retention 
  • Expert trainers with deep industry experience 
  • Immediate practical application of new methods 
  • Inspiration from innovative use cases and tools

L1-01 Basics of PHS – Heat Treatment & Hot Forming of steel

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