Herentals, Belgium | March 18–20, 2026 | June 3-5, 2026
Metal Forming Seminar 2026
March 18–20 and June 3-5 are completely sold out.
Don’t miss your opportunity to join in 2027
What Is This Seminar All About?
Growing Your Confidence in Cold Forming
This focused 2.5-day seminar in Herentals gives engineers, tooling designers and production specialists a clear, structured understanding of forming behavior, tools, materials and real production dynamics. Whether you are building your foundation or sharpening existing experience, you will leave with practical insight you can apply directly in your daily work, strengthened by a guided visit to our Herentals facility where you can see forming processes in real operation.
Essential skills and strategies for modern cold forming
What You’ll Master
- Intro to Cold Forming – mechanical properties & geometrical restrictions
- Material Analyzation – flow curves, stress-strain relations, hardening
- Forming Basics – upsetting, trap & backward extrusion and many more...
- Progression Design – process combinations, partial forming
- Prestressing of dies – guidelines for build up and sleeve design
- Machine Kinematics – movement diagram, kick-out, finger control
- Hybrid Tech – servo-driven NC transfer & feed systems
- Tool Development – kick-out systems and general tool design
Profiles Who Thrive Here
Who is this seminar for?
- Engineers in production, tooling and mechanical roles
- Tooling designers and maintenance teams seeking structured insight
- Operators, line supervisors and production managers who address forming issues daily
- Professionals aiming for fewer surprises, more predictable start-ups and stable runs
Key Takeaways You Can Apply Immediately
- Get your key questions answered by industry experts with over 30 years of experience in simulation, feasibility and tool design.
- Exchange insights with top-tier tooling minds and experienced forming specialists, including during the evening dinner with participants and our team.
- Access real-world training based on proven Nedschroef methodologies and daily production experience.
- Understand material response more clearly and what you can expect in real forming conditions.
- Take home practical methods that support stable production and fewer surprises.
What’s Included
Your Seminar Package
€ 2,100 per participant ex-VAT
The fee includes full access to the 2.5-day seminar, all course materials, catering and refreshments, and a Nedschroef Machinery certificate of participation. All sessions and course materials for this seminar are provided in English.
During the breaks and sessions, you will have ample opportunity to exchange experiences with other professionals who work with forming processes every day.
(Travel and accommodation not included)
