A new method for predicting Forming Limit Curves from mechanical properties

► Four points were defined that together provide a practical description of the Forming Limit Curve (FLC). ► Relationships were found between these FLC points and mechanical properties from standard uniaxial tensile testing. ► The total elongation, minimum total elongation, Lankford coefficient and thickness turned out to be the most influential parameters. ► Equations were derived that provide reliable predictions of FLCs.