A novel micro-forming method, combining a metal’s superplastic behavior with hot embossing technology, has been developed for manufacturing micro components from a fine-grained Zn-22Al eutectoid alloy. The forging characteristics of this alloy have also b A novel micro-forming method, combining a metal’s superplastic behavior with hot embossing technology, has been developed for manufacturing micro components from a fine-grained Zn-22Al eutectoid alloy. The forging characteristics of this alloy have also b