低合金钢Q345E高温热变形行为及动态再结晶图

应用Gleeble-1500D热模拟试验机对低合金高强度结构钢(HLSA)Q345E进行高温单道次热压缩试验,研究了不同变形参数(变形温度T、变形速率ε和变形量ε)下Q345E钢的变形抗力,分析了各变形参数对该钢变形抗力和动态再结晶的影响。结果表明:随着应变速率的提高和变形温度的降低,Q345E钢的流变应力显著增大;在应变速率较低、高温时,易发生动态再结晶;在应变速率较高、低温时,不发生动态再结晶。建立了Q345E钢热态变形过程中的高温塑性本构方程和动态再结晶图,为科学设计和有效控制Q345E钢的成形工艺提供理论依据。

Q345E特厚板动态再结晶行为的研究

应用Gleeble-3800热模拟试验机对Q345E钢进行单道次压缩变形试验，研究试验钢的高温动态再结晶行为，获得了不同变形条件下的真应力一应变曲线，分析不同的变形工艺参数对试验钢动态再结晶行为的影响。结果表明：变形温度越高、应变速率越低，动态再结晶越容易进行。并绘制出试验钢的动态再结晶图，为Q345E特厚板轧制工艺制度的制定和优化提供依据。

Cu-P-Cr-Ni-Mo耐候钢热变形和再结晶行为分析研究

在不同变形温度和应变速率下,利用Gleeble-1500D热模拟试验机研究了Cu-P-Cr-Ni-Mo型耐候钢的热变形过程,在获得该钢在不同变形条件下的真应力-真应变曲线的基础上,绘制了该钢的动态再结晶图,并研究了它在不同应变速率下的再结晶行为及显微组织特点。结果表明:该钢的动态再结晶图由三个区域组成,即完全动态再结晶区、部分动态再结晶区和非动态再结晶区;当变形量和温度一定时,应变速率越低,再结晶过程越易进行,且再结晶晶粒所占体积分数和晶粒尺寸也都越大。

Hot deformation behavior and microstructural evolution of beta C titanium alloy in β phase field

The hot deformation behavior of beta C titanium alloy in β phase field was investigated by isothermal compression testson a Gleeble？3800 thermomechanical simulator. The constitutive equation describing the hot deformation behavior was obtained anda processing map was established at the true strain of 0.7. The microstructure was characterized by optical microscopy （OM）,scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and electron back-scattered diffraction （EBSD） technique. The results show that the flow stressincreases with increasing strain rates, and decreases with increasing experimental temperatures. The calculated apparent activationenergy （167 kJ/mol） is close to that of self-diffusion in β titanium. The processing map and microstructure observation exhibit adynamic recrystallization domain in the temperature range of 900-1000 ℃ and strain rate range of 0.1-1 s^-1. An instability regionexists when the strain rate is higher than 1.7 s^-1. The microstructure of beta C titanium alloy can be optimized by proper heattreatments after the deformation in the dynamic recrystallization domain.

Hot deformation behavior of Al-9.0Mg-0.5Mn-0.1Ti alloy based on processing maps

Hot deformation behavior of extrusion preform of the spray-formed Al-9.0Mg-0.5Mn-0.1Ti alloy was studied using hot compression tests over deformation temperature range of 300-450 ℃ and strain rate range of 0.01-10 s-1. On the basis of experiments and dynamic material model, 2D processing maps and 3D power dissipation maps were developed for identification of exact instability regions and optimization of hot processing parameters. The experimental results indicated that the efficiency factor of energy dissipate （η） lowered to the minimum value when the deformation conditions located at the strain of 0.4, temperature of 300 ° C and strain rate of 1 s-1. The softening mechanism was dynamic recovery, the grain shape was mainly flat, and the portion of high angle grain boundary （〉15°） was 34%. While increasing the deformation temperature to 400 ° C and decreasing the strain rate to 0.1 s-1, a maximum value of η was obtained. It can be found that the main softening mechanism was dynamic recrystallization, the structures were completely recrystallized, and the portion of high angle grain boundary accounted for 86.5%. According to 2D processing maps and 3D power dissipation maps, the optimum processing conditions for the extrusion preform of the spray-formed Al？9.0Mg？0.5Mn？0.1Ti alloy were in the deformation temperature range of 340-450 ° C and the strain rate range of 0.01-0.1 s-1 with the power dissipation efficiency range of 38%？43%.

Hot deformation behavior and processing map of Cu-Ni-Si-P alloy

The high-temperature deformation behavior of Cu-Ni-Si-P alloy was investigated by using the hot compression test in the temperature range of 600-800 ℃ and strain rate of 0.01-5 s-1. The hot deformation activation energy, Q, was calculated and the hot compression constitutive equation was established. The processing maps of the alloy were constructed based on the experiment data and the forging process parameters were then optimized based on the generated maps for forging process determination. The flow behavior and the microstructural mechanism of the alloy were studied. The flow stress of the Cu-Ni-Si-P alloy increases with increasing strain rate and decreasing deformation temperature, and the dynamic recrystallization temperature of alloy is around 700 ℃. The hot deformation activation energy for dynamic recrystallization is determined as 485.6 kJ/mol. The processing maps for the alloy obtained at strains of 0.3 and 0.5 were used to predict the instability regimes occurring at the strain rate more than 1 s-1 and low temperature （〈650 ℃）. The optimum range for the alloy hot deformation processing in the safe domain obtained from the processing map is 750-800 ℃ at the strain rate of 0.01-0.1 s i The characteristic microstructures predicted from the processing map agree well with the results of microstructural observations.

Hot compressive behavior of Ti-3.0Al-3.7Cr-2.0Fe-0.1B titanium alloy

The hot deformation behavior of Ti-3.0Al-3.7Cr-2.0Fe-0.1B (TACFB) titanium alloy was investigated using a Gleeble-1500D thermal simulator in the temperature range of 800-950 °C, at constant strain rate from 0.01 s-1 to 10 s-1 and with height reduction of 70%. Flow stress and microstructure evolution during hot compression of TACFB alloy were investigated. The processing map of TACFB alloy was obtained. The results indicate that the hot deformation behavior of TACFB alloy is sensitive to the deformation temperature and strain rate. The peak flow stress decreases with increasing the test temperature and decreasing the strain rate. The constitutive relationship of TACFB alloy was obtained on the base of Arrhenius equations. When the strain rates are higher than 1.0 s-1, the dynamic recrystallization occurs, and the higher the strain rates are, the more the recrystallization is.

Hot deformation behavior of spray forming LSHR alloy using constitutive equation and processing map

Flow behaviors of spray forming low solvus high refractory (LSHR) alloy were investigated using hot compression tests performed on a Gleeble?3500 thermal mechanical simulator at temperatures of 1020?1150 °C and strain rates of 0.0003?1.0 s?1. The constitutive equation was established, power dissipation (η) maps and hot processing maps were plotted. The microstructure evolution and dislocation distribution of domains with different values of η in power dissipation maps were also observed. The results show that the flow stress increases with decreasing temperature and increasing strain rate. The activation energy of the spray forming LSHR alloy is 1243.86 kJ/mol. When the value of η is 0.36 at the strain of 0.5, the domain in the processing map shows characteristics of typical dynamic recrystallization (DRX) and low dislocation density. According to the microstructure evolution and processing maps, the optimum processing condition for good hot workability of spray forming LSHR alloy can be summed up as:temperature range 1110?1150 °C; strain rate range 0.01?0.3 s?1.

Hot deformation behavior and processing maps of as-cast Mg-8Zn-1Al-0.5Cu-0.5Mn alloy

The hot deformation behavior of as-cast Mg-8Zn-1Al-0.5Cu-0.5Mn alloy was studied by hot compression tests at temperatures of 200-350 °C and strain rates of 0.001-1 s-1.The results show that the flow stress increases significantly with increasing strain rate,and decreases as the temperature increases.The flow stress model based on the regression analysis was developed to predict the flow behavior of Mg-8Zn-1Al-0.5Cu-0.5Mn alloy during the hot compression,and the model shows a good agreement with experimental results.Meanwhile,the processing maps were established according to the dynamic materials model.The processing maps show that the increase of strain enlarges the instability domains,and the alloy shows good hot workability at high temperatures and low strain rates.

Hot deformation and processing map of GH3535 superalloy

The hot deformation behavior of GH3535 superalloy was investigated by hot compression tests in the temperature range of 1000-1200 °C and strain rate range of 0.01-50 s-1. The activation energy is about 356.3 k J/mol, and the flow curves and processing map were developed on the basis of experimental data. The processing map exhibits a stable domain which occurs in the strain rate range of 0.01-1 s-1 at all the temperatures and a instable domain which occurs in the strain rate range of 1-50 s-1. Microstructural observations reveal that the full dynamic recrystallization（DRX） occurs in the conditions of（1150 °C, 0.01 s-1）,（1200 °C, 0.01 s-1） and（1200 °C, 0.1 s-1） with different grain sizes and undissolved carbides. The flow localization and cracks occur in the regime of flow instability.

Microstructure evolution and optimum parameters analysis for hot working of new type Mg-8Sn-2Zn-0.5Cu alloy

The hot deformation behavior of as-solutionized Mg 8Sn 2Zn 0.5Cu(TZC820)alloy was investigated experimentally and numerically via isothermal compression tests at 250400℃and strain rate range of 0.013 s 1 on a Gleeble 1500D thermomechanical simulator.Results show that the deformation temperature and strain rate signi cantly affected ow stress and material constants.In addition,the strain-compensated constitutive relationship was established on the basis of true stress strain curves.The main deformation mechanism for this alloy was the dynamic recrystallization(DRX),and the DRX degree was effectively enhanced with an increase in deformation temperature and a decrease in strain rate.Moreover,the cellular automaton method was used to simulate the microstructure evolution during hot compression.In addition,the processing maps were established,and the optimum deformation parameters for the as-solutionized TZC820 alloy are at 370400℃and 0.01 s 1,and at 320360℃and 13 s 1.

Processing map and hot deformation behavior of squeeze cast 6082 aluminum alloy

The hot deformation behavior and microstructure evolution of 6082 aluminum alloy fabricated through squeeze casting(SC)under different pressures were studied.The alloy was subjected to hot compression tests and 3D hot processing maps were established.The microstructure evolution was studied by optical microscope(OM),scanning electron microscope(SEM),and electron backscattered diffraction(EBSD).It is found that more dynamic recrystallization(DRX)grains are generated during the deformation of the specimen fabricated under higher SC pressure.At high temperature the effect of SC pressure on microstructure evolution weakens due to the dissolution of second phase particles.In addition,uneven second phase particles in specimens fabricated under higher SC pressure compressed with low temperature and middle strain rate would result in flow localization instability.Finally,the optimum deformation conditions for the 6082 aluminum alloy fabricated by SC were obtained at the temperatures of 430−500℃ and the strain rates of 0.01−1 s^(−1).

Determination of dynamic recrystallization parameter domains of Ni80A superalloy by enhanced processing maps

The determination of intrinsic deformation parameters inducing grain refinement mechanism of dynamic recrystallization (DRX) contributes to the relative forming process design. For Ni80A superalloy, the processing maps were constructed by the derivation of the stress-strain data coming from a series of isothermal compression tests at temperatures of 1273^-1473 K and strain rates of 0.01-10 s^-1. According to the processing maps and microstructural validation, the deformation parameter windows with DRX mechanism were separated in an innovative deformation mechanism map. In addition, the deformation activation energy representing deformation energy barrier was introduced to further optimize such windows. Finally, the enhanced processing maps were constructed and the parameter domains corresponding to DRX mechanism and lower deformation barrier were determined as follows: at ε=0.3, domains: 1296-1350 K, 0.056-0.32 s^-1 and 1350-1375 K, 0.035-0.11 s^-1;at ε=0.5, domains: 1290-1348 K, 0.2-0.5 s^-1 and 1305-1370 K, 0.035-0.2 s^-1;at ε=0.7, domains: 1290-1355 K, 0.042-0.26 s^-1;at ε=0.9, domains: 1298-1348 K, 0.037-0.224 s^-1.

Processing map and hot deformation behavior of Ta-particle reinforced TiAl composite

The hot deformation behavior of a Ta-particle reinforced TiAl composite was studied.Ti-48Al-2Cr-2Nb-0.2 W(at.%)/20 vol.%Ta metal matrix composite was fabricated by spark plasma sintering.The deformation behavior was investigated by hot compression tests at the temperature ranging from 1050 to 1200℃ and the strain rate ranging from 1×10-3 to 1 s-1.The constitutive equation containing true strain variables was established.The values of activation energy Q under different strain degrees are between 240 and 280 kJ/mol,which are lower than that of pure TiAl.Based on dynamic material modeling,the processing maps at various strain degrees were established,and the optimized parameters for hot working are 1050-1100℃ and 0.005-0.01 s-1.The microstructural evolution during deformation was characterized,which indicated that the dynamic recrystallization plays an important role in this process.

Flow stress and dynamic recrystallization behavior of Al-9Mg-1.1Li-0.5Mn alloy during hot compression process

The flow stress behavior of spray-formed Al-9Mg-1.1Li-0.5Mn alloy was studied using thermal simulation tests on a Gleeble-3500machine over deformation temperature range of300-450℃and strain rate of0.01-10s^-1.The microstructural evolution of the alloy during the hot compression process was characterized by transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and electron back scatter diffractometry(EBSD).The results show that the flow stress behavior and microstructural evolution are sensitive to deformation parameters.The peak stress level,steady flow stress,dislocation density and amount of substructures of the alloy increase with decreasing deformation temperature and increasing strain rate.Conversely,the high angle grain boundary area increases,the grain boundary is in serrated shape and the dynamic recrystallization in the alloy occurs.The microstructure of the alloy is fibrous-like and the main softening mechanism is dynamic recovery during steady deformation state.The flow stress behavior can be represented by the Zener-Hollomon parameter Z in the hyperbolic sine equation with the hot deformation activation energy of184.2538kJ/mol.The constitutive equation and the hot processing map were established.The hot processing map exhibits that the optimum processing conditions for Al-9Mg-1.1Li-0.5Mn alloy are in deformation temperature range from380to450℃and strain rate range from0.01to0.1s^-1.

Hot working characteristics of HEXed PM nickel-based superalloy during hot compression

To study the hot deformation behavior of a new powder metallurgy nickel-based superalloy,hot compression tests were conducted in the temperature range of 1020−1110℃ with the strain rates of 0.001−1 s^−1.It is found that the flow stress of the superalloy decreases with increasing temperature and decreasing strain rate.An accurate constitutive equation is established using a hyperbolic-sine type expression.Moreover,processing map of the alloy is constructed to optimize its hot forging parameters.Three domains of dynamic recrystallization stability and instability regions are identified from the processing map at a strain of 0.7,respectively.The adiabatic shear band,intergranular crack and a combination of intergranular crack and wedge crack are demonstrated to be responsible for the instabilities.Comprehensively analyzing the processing map and microstructure,the optimal isothermal forging conditions for the superalloy is determined to be t=1075−1105℃ andε&=10^−3−10−2.8 s^−1.

Hot deformation and processing maps of as-sintered CNT/Al-Cu composites fabricated by flake powder metallurgy

The deformation behaviors of as-sintered CNT/Al-Cu composites were investigated by isothermal compression tests performed in the temperature range of 300-550°C and strain rate range of 0.001-10 s-1 with Gleeble 3500 thermal simulator system.Processing maps based on dynamic material model(DMM)were established at strains of 0.1-0.6,and microstructures before and after hot deformation were characterized by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD)and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM).The results show that the strain has a significant influence on the processing maps,and the optimum processing domains are at temperatures of 375-425°C with strain rates of 0.4-10 s-1 and at 525-550°C with 0.02-10 s-1 when the strain is 0.6.An inhomogeneous distribution of large particles,as well as a high density of tangled dislocations,dislocation walls,and some sub-grains appears at low deformation temperatures and strain rates,which correspond to the instability domain.A homogeneous distribution of fine particles and dynamic recrystallization generates when the composites are deformed at 400 and 550°C under a strain rate of 10 s-1,which correspond to the stability domains.

Hot workability and dynamic recrystallization mechanisms of pure nickel N6

The hot workability and dynamic recrystallization(DRX)mechanisms of pure nickel N6 were systematically investigated using hot compression tests.Based on hot compression data,the constitutive equation of N6 was developed and its reliability was verified.Its hot processing map was constructed,and combined with microstructural observations,a semi-quantitative response relationship between hot deformation parameters and microstructure was established.The DRX process of N6 is a thermally activated process and particularly sensitive to the strain rate.The optimal hot processing parameters for N6 were determined to be 950−1050℃ and 0.1−1 s^(−1).Furthermore,it was proven that the dominant nucleation mechanism is discontinuous DRX characterized by grain boundary bulging and twins assisting nucleation,while the continuous DRX characterized by subgrains combined with rotation is an inactive nucleation mechanism.

Processing map and microstructure evaluation of AA6061/Al_2O_3 nanocomposite at different temperatures

Hot compression behavior of Al6061/Al2O3nanocomposite was investigated in the temperature range of350-500°C andthe strain rate range of0.0005-0.5s-1,in order to determine the optimum conditions for the hot workability of nanocomposite.Theactivation energy of285kJ/mol for the hot compression test is obtained by using hyperbolic sine function.By means of dynamicmaterial model(DMM)and the corresponding processing map,safe zone for the hot workability of AA6061/Al2O3is recognized attemperature of450°C and strain rate of0.0005s-1and at temperature of500°C and the strain rate range of0.0005-0.5s-1,with themaximum power dissipation efficiency of38%.Elongated and kinked grains are observed at400°C and strain rate of0.5s-1due tothe severe deformation.

Flow curve correction and processing map of 2050 Al-Li alloy

Hot compression tests of 2050 Al-Li alloy were performed in the deformation temperature range of 340-500°C and strain rate range of 0.001-10 s-1 to investigate the hot deformation behavior of the alloy.The effects of friction and temperature difference on flow stress were analyzed and the flow curves were corrected.Based on the dynamic material model,processing map at a strain of 0.5 was established.The grain structure of the compressed samples was observed using optical microscopy.The results show that friction and temperature variation during the hot compression have significant influences on flow stress.The optimum processing domains are in the temperature range from 370 to 430°C with the strain rate range from 0.01 to 0.001 s-1,and in the temperature range from 440 to 500°C with the strain rate range from 0.3 to 0.01 s-1;the flow instable region is located at high strain rates(3-10 s-1)in the entire temperature range.Dynamic recovery(DRV)and dynamic recrystallization(DRX)are the main deformation mechanisms of the 2050 alloy in the stable domains,whereas the alloy exhibits flow localization in the instable region.