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KURT H. LANGE
Pages 188-193

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From page 189...
... ERMAN TEKKAYA AND EKKEHARD RAMM ON THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2009, KURT LANGE went to work in his office at the Institute of Metal Forming Technology of Universität Stuttgart, as he had done for the past 46 years. On Friday morning he started to feel unwell, and the following day, August 1, he passed away.
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From page 190...
... He developed the scientific principles of numerous metal-forming processes such as cold forging and forging of powder parts, developed new technologies such as computer-controlled radial forging, and contributed to numerical modeling of forming processes as well as the characterization of materials at large plastic strains. He compiled his findings in four volumes of Handbook of Metalforming, which still today is the standard knowledge source of forming technology.
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From page 191...
... Referring to the great value in practice, a famous German industrial manager said about this book: "It is too good to be published" -- meaning that now it could also be used by industry in other countries. However, due to Lange's conviction that scientific results should be available to everyone, publication of the book marked the start of another magnificent success story.
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From page 192...
... Kurt Lange will remain in our memories as a fair, honest, and reliable colleague and friend. The National Academy of Engineering and the metal forming community have lost a great person and outstanding scientist, who initiated and coordinated fundamental developments with a remarkable commitment.
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