Mechanical performance and texture characteristic of an IF steel containing Nb and Ti by double cold rolling

Single cold rolling and double cold rolling were applied to hot rolled strips with different reduction ratios. The evolutions of { 100}, { 111} and Goss face texture during double rolling were investigated by comparing the orientation distribution function （ODF） of the double rolled sample with that of the single rolled one. The double cold rolling texture is characterized by a higher γ-texture and a lower α-texture, and the { 111}〈112〉 component is improved remarkably. Based on the TEM observation and mechanical properties test, it is found that the reduction ratio assignment significantly affects the texture variation, as-annealing microstructures, and properties of the double cold rolled samples. These results may provide a theoretical guide for the industrial production of double cold rolled IF steel.

INFLUENCE OF COLD ROLLING TECHNOLOGY ON TEXTURE EVOLUTION OF IF STEEL

Two kinds of cold rolling experiments, single cold rolling and double cold rolling, were carried out on one titanium stabilized interstitial free (IF) steel that has been warm rolled at ferrite temperature. The main aim was to investigate the evolution of rolling and annealing textures from the well known behavior observed under single cold rolling condition to the less understood double cold rolling by using orientation distribution function (ODF). In the twice cold rolled samples, the annealing texture comprises only single {111}(110-112) r-fibre texture when it subjected to moderate reduction in the first round of rolling. Accordingly both the once cold rolled sample and the twice cold rolled sample with heavy reduction in the first round of rolling have much complex texture components. They are related to the formation of initial {111} subgrain and the priority growth of stable {111} nucleus.

Research on Deformation, Texture and Properties of IF Steel in Multiple Rolling Technology

The relationships among the deformation, texture and deep drawing properties of IF steel were investigated. By adopting double cold rolling (DCR) technology, the deep drawing property has been developed evidently. With the aid of orientation distribution function (ODF) analysis, it was found that he main reason for good property is the counterbalance in intensity of the ideal texture component {111} < 011 > and {111} < 112 >.

Structure and Texture Formation During Single and Double Cold Rolling and Annealing Processes for Nb+Ti Added Interstitial-Free Steels

The structure and texture formation for single cold rolling （SCR） with annealing and double cold rolling （DCR） with annealing were investigated based on optical microscope and X-ray diffraction （XRD） with a Nb＋Ti bearing interstitial free （IF） steel. The results indicated that DCR recrystallization grain was smaller than that of SCR sample and double cold rolling process resulted in better mechanical properties than those resulted from single cold rolling process with the same total reduction conducted. The plastic strain ratio increases from 2.23 for single cold rolling process to 3.2 for double rolling process. The fish-bone structure was observed in all SCR and DCR samples. DCR annealed sample is made up of equiaxed grains of almost uniform size, whereas SCR annealed sample shows a duplex grain structure, consisting of both large and small-sized grains. （Ti＋Nb）C and Fe（Ti＋Nb）P type precipitates were very rarely observed in SCR annealed and DCR annealed steels. The intensity of {111}∥ND for the DCR annealing was higher than that for SCR annealing.

Slab Analysis of Large Cylindrical Shell Rolling

Considering the characteristics of large cylindrical shell rolling, such as double driving rolls, asymmetrical rolling and huge workpiece, a slab method was developed to establish the rolling force model. In this model, the non- uniform normal and shear stresses and the upper and lower surface temperatures of the workpiece were taken into ac- count. Moreover, the flow stress model, considering the dynamic recovery and dynamic recrystallization behaviors of the material, was established. The rolling pressure distribution, the rolling force, the rolling torque and the neutral points could be calculated quickly and easily by the roiling force model. The predicted results were shown to be in good agreement with the measured values, which indicated that the model can satisfy the requirement of industrial application.

Development and Experimental Evaluation of Strip Shape Prediction Model for Sendzimir Rolling Mills

It is difficult to obtain the desired strip shape using Sendzimir rolling mills because small diameter work rolls can be easily deformed by the roiling force. To control the strip shape effectively, it is important to understand the relationship between the behavior of the shape actuator and the variation of the strip shape. A numerical model based on the contact element method was proposed for the prediction of strip shape. In this numerical model, the re- lationships between the actuating forces, the roll deflections, the thickness profiles of the entry and exit sides, and the strip shape were considered. The proposed numerical model for strip shape prediction was evaluated by computer simulation and experiment with respect to various AS-U roll and first intermediate roll positions.