Diego Alba Email & Phone Number

Stuttgart, BW, DE

Estugarda, Baden-Württemberg, Alemanha

- Research and Development of Metal Forming Processes- Numerical Analysis of Metal Forming Processes by FEMProject: Hybrid Forming of Metallic-Polymeric Components“The resource efficiency of complex formed components in automotive sector can be increased through the use of materials appropriate to the required load. Hybrid components, in particular.

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

- Support to ICFG President, Vice-President and Treasurer- Participation and Organization of the ICFG Advisory Board Meetings.- Support on the organization of the yearly ICFG Plenary Meeting- Direct contact with ICFG members- Promotion and Marketing of ICFG

Quatro Barras, Paraná, Brasil

- Development and management of R&D projects with interdisciplinary teams Project topics: Improve tool life in forging; Forging shop floor sensorization; Definition of fundamental parameters in metal forming - Design and development of manufacturing process (Forging & Machining)- Commissioning and qualification of equipments (Forging presses)- Modification.

Quatro Barras

- Production team management of forging shop floor (ca. 15-20 staff members).- Daily report of production to management members through KPIs.- Production scheduling with Logistics team to ensure compliance with production targets.- Identification of deviations and solutions with Quality and Engineering teams. - Development of R&D projects with.

Porto Alegre - RS - Brazil

- Research and Development of Metal Forming Processes- Numerical Analysis of Metal Forming Processes by FEM- Research related to wear in forming tools- Research related to ductile fracture in AHSS steels- Design of components and equipments assisted by CAD/CAE tools

Caxias Do Sul, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brasil

- Teaching and tutoring activities. - Lectures for Bachelor Course in Production Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering. - Lectures for Technical Course in Mechanical Manufacturing.

Aachen - NRW - Germany

Guest Researcher at the Bulk Metal Forming Group- Research and Development of Metal Forming Processes- Numerical Analysis of Metal Forming Processes by FEM- Research related to wear in forming tools- Research related to ductile fracture in AHSS steels

Joinville - SC - Brazil

- Teaching activities, internship tutoring of the students and participation in internal Commissions.- Lectures for Graduation Course in Mechatronics Technology.- Lectures for Technical Course in Mechanics.

Geesthacht - SH - Germany

Guest Researcher at the Solid State Joining Processes Group (WMP)- Research on innovative solid state joining process called Hybrid Friction Diffusion Bonding (HFDB).- Development of the welding parameters under leakage tests, hardness and static loads (tensile tests).- Characterization through optical microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy.

Porto Alegre - RS - Brazil

- Research on solid state processes such as Friction Hydro Pillar Processing (FHPP) and Friction Welding of Pipelines with intermediate rotating ring (FRIEX).- Management and aid in R&D projects regarding Oil and Gas industries and solid state welding processes.- Design, assembly and maintenance of static and dynamic mechanical tests of components from oil.

Caxias Do Sul - RS - Brazil

Internship at Components Engineering Group- Mechanical design through CAD software.- Development of systems and components (e.g. pneumatic systems, electrical systems, fenders and wheels, suspension). - Aid on R&D projects.Support in the production site of the components.

Porto Alegre - RS - Brazil

- Assembly, maintenance and execution of mechanical tests in components.- Design of components assisted by CAD tools.- Installation and repair of hydraulic and electric equipments.

Master'S Degree, Solid State Welding

Activities and Societies: Post-Graduation Program in Mining, Metallurgical and Materials engineering (PPGE3M)Dissertation Title: ”Hybrid.

Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Work Title: “Macrographic analysis of weld beads performed by robotic MAG welding process”