Copper alloys with high strength and high conductivity are an important functional material with full of potential applications. In the present investigation, a bronze with higher tin content (Cu-13.5 wt pct Sn) was...Copper alloys with high strength and high conductivity are an important functional material with full of potential applications. In the present investigation, a bronze with higher tin content (Cu-13.5 wt pct Sn) was prepared successfully by spray forming, the feasibility of cold roiling this alloy was investigated, and the cold roiling characteristics of this alloy have also been discussed. The results indicate that the spray-formed Cu-13.5 wt pct Sn alloy, compared with the as-cast ingot, shows a quite fine and homogeneous single-phase structure, and, therefore shows an excellent workability. It can be cold-roiled with nearly 15% reduction in the thickness per pass and the total reduction can reach 80%. The classical border between the wrought and cast alloys is shifted to considerably higher tin contents by spray forming. After proper thermo-mechanical treatment, spray-formed Cu-13.5 wt pct Sn alloy exhibits excellent comprehensive mechanical properties. Particularly, it shows a low elastic modulus (-88 GPa) and a high flow stress (over 800 MPa) after cold forming. This combination of properties is unique in the domain of metallic materials and could open new possibilities in spring technology field.展开更多
In this paper, fast multiple rotation rolling (FMRR) is applied to fabricate a nanostructured layer on the surface of steel 45. The FMRR samples are then Cr-Rare earth-boronized under low-temperature. The boride lay...In this paper, fast multiple rotation rolling (FMRR) is applied to fabricate a nanostructured layer on the surface of steel 45. The FMRR samples are then Cr-Rare earth-boronized under low-temperature. The boride layer is characterized by using Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Experimental results indicate that the thickness of the boride layer is greatly increased by surface nanocrystallization. The boride layer with relatively continuous structure instead of the zigzag teeth structure is obtained, and the penetrating rate is enhanced by 2. 5-3.7 times when the FMRR samples are Cr-Rare earth- boronized at the temperature of 570 %, 600℃ and 650℃ for 6 h. The boride layer fabricated on the FMRR sample consists of single phase Fe2B. Severe plastic deformation with the grain size of approximately 100 nm in the top surface layer of steel 45 is observed, and the thickness of the plastic deformation layer is about 30 6xm. The microstructure in the top surface layer is characterized by Transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Grain boundaries are largely increased with high stacking fault energy after FMRR, leading to a significant enhancement of RE boron-chromizing speed.展开更多
The rolls in contemporary four-high mills cannot be maintained parallel during the rolling process. There- fore, four-high rolling mill vibrations take place in six degree of freedom (DOF) leading to spatial behavio...The rolls in contemporary four-high mills cannot be maintained parallel during the rolling process. There- fore, four-high rolling mill vibrations take place in six degree of freedom (DOF) leading to spatial behaviors invol- ving vertical, horizontal, axial, torsional, cross and swinging vibration modes resulting in complex relative motions between the rolls. Two numerical methods, modified Riccati-transfer matrix method (Riccati-TMM) and finite ele- ment method (FEM), are presented to analyze a spatial vibration characteristic of two four-high rolling mills with different stability. The natural frequency and mode shape of four-high rolling mills are obtained, and the clearance has a great effect on natural frequency and mode shape. In addition, field testing experiment is also conducted to measure natural frequency by power spectrum analysis of rolling mill vibration. Experimental results basically agree with those calculated by Riccati-TMM and FEM, which means that the Riccati-TMM and the FEM can be used for analysis of spatial vibration of four-high rolling mill. Meanwhile, the spatial vibration shows more compound vibra- tion behaviors and the negative effect of horizontal, vertical, cross and swinging vibration modes are effectively con- trolled after redesign of rolling mill. These advantages have a great significance for the rolling mill to be operated with a much higher rolling speed and improved yield of products.展开更多
The grain refinement mechanism and synergistic effect of Mn and Ti involved in the Ti-microalloying technology of thin slab casting and direct rolling (TSCR) were elucidated. Because the inevitable precipitation of ...The grain refinement mechanism and synergistic effect of Mn and Ti involved in the Ti-microalloying technology of thin slab casting and direct rolling (TSCR) were elucidated. Because the inevitable precipitation of TiN in high Ti-containing liquid steel decreases the volume fraction of TiN precipitated from austenite and the rapid coarse- ning rate leads to a large size of TiN particles, a relatively weak inhibition effect on the recrystallized grain growth was obtained compared with that in the low Ti-containing steel. However, the ferrite grain size in high Ti-containing steel can be refined by the so-called non-recrystallization rolling. The complex addition of Mn and Ti can improve the strength and toughness of strip remarkably, and the mechanisms are that Mn decreases the transformation tempera- ture, refines the ferrite grains, and enhances the formation of bainite and TiC precipitation in ferrite.展开更多
In specific condition, when wrapping angle of cold rolling strip covering surface of shape detecting roll dynamically changes, online radial compression of the shape detecting roll is changed too, and it seriously aff...In specific condition, when wrapping angle of cold rolling strip covering surface of shape detecting roll dynamically changes, online radial compression of the shape detecting roll is changed too, and it seriously affects online shape detecting precision of cold strip. Based on the latest intelligent shape meter developed by Yanshan University, using PSO-BP neural network and actual working condition datum, the cold strip online dynamic wrapping angle compensation model is established, and successfully applied in 1250 mm 6-high cold mill, remarkable results are achieved. The error between calculated values and measured values of total tensions is within 3 %展开更多
The medium-Mn steel with ferrite and austenite structure was rolled in the intercritical region down to dif- ferent rolling reduction. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the rolled steels were investigate...The medium-Mn steel with ferrite and austenite structure was rolled in the intercritical region down to dif- ferent rolling reduction. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the rolled steels were investigated by scan- ning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and tensile tests. It was found that the ferrite and austenite structure gradually evolved into an ultrafine structure from the random directional lath structure to lamellar structure with lath longitudinal direction parallel to the rolling direction with increasing rolling strain. It was found that the thickness of the laths was gradually refined with increasing rolling strain. The lath thickness is about 0. 15 9m stored with high density dislocations and the austenite volume fraction of the steel is about 24% after 80% rolling reduction. Furthermore, it was interesting to find that yield strength, tensile strength and total elongation of the 80% rolled medium-Mn steel are about 1000 MPa, 1250 MPa and 24%, respectively, demonstrating an excellent combination of the strength and ductility. Based on the microstructure examination, it was proposed that the grain refinement of the medium-Mn steels could be attributed to the duplex structure and the low rolling temperature. Analysis of the relationship between the microstructure and the mechanical properties indicated that the high yield strength mainly resulted from the ultrafine grain size and the high density dislocation, but the improved ductili- ty may be attributed to the large fractions of austenite retained after intercritical rolling.展开更多
The minimum rolling thickness in asymmetrical rolling was analyzed compared with that in symmetrical rolling. The differential equilibrium equations on forces were established to calculate the asymmetrical rolling for...The minimum rolling thickness in asymmetrical rolling was analyzed compared with that in symmetrical rolling. The differential equilibrium equations on forces were established to calculate the asymmetrical rolling force equation by slab method. An implicit expression of the minimum rolling thickness was then derived from the rolling force equation and Hitehcock equation. The results show that permissible minimum rolling thickness of asymmetrical rolling only exists within a specific range of cross-shear ratio, which is termed the cross-shear zone proportion of the whole de- formation zone. Numerical computation was carried out to obtain a discrete solution of the minimum rolling thick- ness. Experiments were designed to investigate the influence factors on cross-shear ratio. Finally, experimental re- sults prove the correctness of the improved formula given.展开更多
Steel samples with size of 10 mm× 10 mm×5 mm were cut clown from a hot rolled Mn steel microalloyed by Ti, Cr and Nb and produced by compact strip production (CSP) technology. The samples were annealed at ...Steel samples with size of 10 mm× 10 mm×5 mm were cut clown from a hot rolled Mn steel microalloyed by Ti, Cr and Nb and produced by compact strip production (CSP) technology. The samples were annealed at 950 ℃ for different time firstly, and then hot rolled or cooled in the air, in water and in furnace, respectively. Auger elee tron spectroscopy (AES) was used to study the effects of annealing and hot roiling on the segregation of arsenic at grain boundary (GB) in the steel. The results indicated that a higher content of arsenic was found at grain boundaries than in the matrix when the steel was annealed at 950 ℃ for 2 h and then cooled to room temperature by water quenching. But the content of arsenic at grain boundaries was similar to that in the matrix when the steel was an- nealed at 950 ℃ for 2 h and then cooled to room temperature by furnace cooling. A longer holding time, such as 12 h and 36 h at 950 ℃, resulted in a similar arsenic content at grain boundaries to that in the matrix of the steels. Hot rolling led to a similar content of arsenic at grain boundaries and within grains in the steels as well.展开更多
The dual-stream function velocity field is reduced in order to analyze two-dimensional plate broadside roll- ing in roughing. The strain rate vector inner product and integral mean value theorem, as well as coqine vec...The dual-stream function velocity field is reduced in order to analyze two-dimensional plate broadside roll- ing in roughing. The strain rate vector inner product and integral mean value theorem, as well as coqine vector inner product are used respectively in plastic deformation power, friction losses and shear power. A theoretical solution of roll torque and separating force for the rolling is obtained and the calculated results by the solution are compared with those measured in broadside rolling on-line. It shows that both the force and torque calculated are higher than those of measured, but the maximum relative error between them is no more than 11%.展开更多
On the basis of a 5 m plate mill, a 3D rigid-plastic finite element (FE) model was developed to investigate changes of plate plan view patterns during hot rolling process. By analyzing the simulation results of conv...On the basis of a 5 m plate mill, a 3D rigid-plastic finite element (FE) model was developed to investigate changes of plate plan view patterns during hot rolling process. By analyzing the simulation results of conventional rolling processes, it was found that the plate plan view pattern was closely related to broadside rolling ratio. Then, the prediction models for plate plan view patterns were formulated by nonlinear regressive analysis of the simulation results and modified for high accuracy. Based on these models, the broadside compensation rolling method perform- ing at the last pass of broadside rolling phase was designed to decrease plate end crops. Comparing the plate plan view patterns with and without broadside compensation roiling, reduced plate end crops indicate that the broadside compensation roiling model is effective for plate plan view pattern control.展开更多
The influence of hot rolled process on microstructure in TRIP (transformation induced plasticity) steel and the heredity characteristic from the hot rolled microstructure to annealed microstructure are investigated....The influence of hot rolled process on microstructure in TRIP (transformation induced plasticity) steel and the heredity characteristic from the hot rolled microstructure to annealed microstructure are investigated. The results show that there are two kinds of hot rolled microstructures at different coiling temperatures. One is composed of coarse grains of ferrite, pearlite and bainite, and the other is composed of small grains of ferrite, bainite and austen- ite, After annealing, the first kind of hot rolled microstructure is greatly refined, and volume fraction, and carbon content of austenite increase significantly. However, it has little changes in grain size, volume fraction and carbon content of austenite after the second kind of hot roiled sheet is annealed. There are also differences in distribution of retained austenite between the two annealed microstructures observed by EBSD and TEM technology. Retained aus- tenite in the first annealed microstructure is distributed mainly on the inside of the polygonal ferrite in the form of spot, only little retained austenite is located on bainte ferrite boundary, however retained austenite in the second an- nealing microstructure is located in several places, such as inside of polygonal ferrite, polygonal ferrite boundary, and bainte ferrite boundary.展开更多
Rolling and sliding play fundamental roles in the deformation of granular materials. In simulations of granular flow using the discrete element method (DEM), the effect of rolling resistance at contacts should be ta...Rolling and sliding play fundamental roles in the deformation of granular materials. In simulations of granular flow using the discrete element method (DEM), the effect of rolling resistance at contacts should be taken into account. However, even for the simplest case involving spherical particles, there is no agreement on what is the best way to define rolling and sliding; various versions of definitions and calculations of rolling and sliding were proposed. Some even suggest that a unique definition for rolling and sliding is not possible. We re-check previous studies on rolling and sliding in DEMs and find that some researchers made a conceptual mistake when dealing with pure sliding between particles of different sizes. After considering the particle radius in the derivation of rolling velocity, the results yield a unique solution. Starting with clear and unique definitions of pure rolling and sliding, we present the detailed derivation and validate our results by checking two special cases of rolling. The decomposition of the relative motion is objective; that is, independent of the reference frame in which the relative motion is measured.展开更多
Tension-tension fatigue properties of hot rolled and cold rolled strips with same contents and sizes were measured by using group test method at room temperature in air. The results showed that the fatigue properties ...Tension-tension fatigue properties of hot rolled and cold rolled strips with same contents and sizes were measured by using group test method at room temperature in air. The results showed that the fatigue properties of the hot rolled strips were obviously higher than those of the cold rolled strips. The hot rolled strips with similar or higher tensile strength exhibited superior fatigue property over the cold rolled strips. Fracture morphologies observed using scanning electronic microscope (SEM) showed that the hot rolled strips exhibited larger fracture areas, indicating a slightly lower plasticity, and more even fracture microstructure and stable properties. It is feasible and reliable to replace cold rolled strips with hot rolled strips.展开更多
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文摘Copper alloys with high strength and high conductivity are an important functional material with full of potential applications. In the present investigation, a bronze with higher tin content (Cu-13.5 wt pct Sn) was prepared successfully by spray forming, the feasibility of cold roiling this alloy was investigated, and the cold roiling characteristics of this alloy have also been discussed. The results indicate that the spray-formed Cu-13.5 wt pct Sn alloy, compared with the as-cast ingot, shows a quite fine and homogeneous single-phase structure, and, therefore shows an excellent workability. It can be cold-roiled with nearly 15% reduction in the thickness per pass and the total reduction can reach 80%. The classical border between the wrought and cast alloys is shifted to considerably higher tin contents by spray forming. After proper thermo-mechanical treatment, spray-formed Cu-13.5 wt pct Sn alloy exhibits excellent comprehensive mechanical properties. Particularly, it shows a low elastic modulus (-88 GPa) and a high flow stress (over 800 MPa) after cold forming. This combination of properties is unique in the domain of metallic materials and could open new possibilities in spring technology field.
文摘In this paper, fast multiple rotation rolling (FMRR) is applied to fabricate a nanostructured layer on the surface of steel 45. The FMRR samples are then Cr-Rare earth-boronized under low-temperature. The boride layer is characterized by using Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Experimental results indicate that the thickness of the boride layer is greatly increased by surface nanocrystallization. The boride layer with relatively continuous structure instead of the zigzag teeth structure is obtained, and the penetrating rate is enhanced by 2. 5-3.7 times when the FMRR samples are Cr-Rare earth- boronized at the temperature of 570 %, 600℃ and 650℃ for 6 h. The boride layer fabricated on the FMRR sample consists of single phase Fe2B. Severe plastic deformation with the grain size of approximately 100 nm in the top surface layer of steel 45 is observed, and the thickness of the plastic deformation layer is about 30 6xm. The microstructure in the top surface layer is characterized by Transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Grain boundaries are largely increased with high stacking fault energy after FMRR, leading to a significant enhancement of RE boron-chromizing speed.
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文摘The rolls in contemporary four-high mills cannot be maintained parallel during the rolling process. There- fore, four-high rolling mill vibrations take place in six degree of freedom (DOF) leading to spatial behaviors invol- ving vertical, horizontal, axial, torsional, cross and swinging vibration modes resulting in complex relative motions between the rolls. Two numerical methods, modified Riccati-transfer matrix method (Riccati-TMM) and finite ele- ment method (FEM), are presented to analyze a spatial vibration characteristic of two four-high rolling mills with different stability. The natural frequency and mode shape of four-high rolling mills are obtained, and the clearance has a great effect on natural frequency and mode shape. In addition, field testing experiment is also conducted to measure natural frequency by power spectrum analysis of rolling mill vibration. Experimental results basically agree with those calculated by Riccati-TMM and FEM, which means that the Riccati-TMM and the FEM can be used for analysis of spatial vibration of four-high rolling mill. Meanwhile, the spatial vibration shows more compound vibra- tion behaviors and the negative effect of horizontal, vertical, cross and swinging vibration modes are effectively con- trolled after redesign of rolling mill. These advantages have a great significance for the rolling mill to be operated with a much higher rolling speed and improved yield of products.
文摘The grain refinement mechanism and synergistic effect of Mn and Ti involved in the Ti-microalloying technology of thin slab casting and direct rolling (TSCR) were elucidated. Because the inevitable precipitation of TiN in high Ti-containing liquid steel decreases the volume fraction of TiN precipitated from austenite and the rapid coarse- ning rate leads to a large size of TiN particles, a relatively weak inhibition effect on the recrystallized grain growth was obtained compared with that in the low Ti-containing steel. However, the ferrite grain size in high Ti-containing steel can be refined by the so-called non-recrystallization rolling. The complex addition of Mn and Ti can improve the strength and toughness of strip remarkably, and the mechanisms are that Mn decreases the transformation tempera- ture, refines the ferrite grains, and enhances the formation of bainite and TiC precipitation in ferrite.
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文摘In specific condition, when wrapping angle of cold rolling strip covering surface of shape detecting roll dynamically changes, online radial compression of the shape detecting roll is changed too, and it seriously affects online shape detecting precision of cold strip. Based on the latest intelligent shape meter developed by Yanshan University, using PSO-BP neural network and actual working condition datum, the cold strip online dynamic wrapping angle compensation model is established, and successfully applied in 1250 mm 6-high cold mill, remarkable results are achieved. The error between calculated values and measured values of total tensions is within 3 %
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文摘The medium-Mn steel with ferrite and austenite structure was rolled in the intercritical region down to dif- ferent rolling reduction. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the rolled steels were investigated by scan- ning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and tensile tests. It was found that the ferrite and austenite structure gradually evolved into an ultrafine structure from the random directional lath structure to lamellar structure with lath longitudinal direction parallel to the rolling direction with increasing rolling strain. It was found that the thickness of the laths was gradually refined with increasing rolling strain. The lath thickness is about 0. 15 9m stored with high density dislocations and the austenite volume fraction of the steel is about 24% after 80% rolling reduction. Furthermore, it was interesting to find that yield strength, tensile strength and total elongation of the 80% rolled medium-Mn steel are about 1000 MPa, 1250 MPa and 24%, respectively, demonstrating an excellent combination of the strength and ductility. Based on the microstructure examination, it was proposed that the grain refinement of the medium-Mn steels could be attributed to the duplex structure and the low rolling temperature. Analysis of the relationship between the microstructure and the mechanical properties indicated that the high yield strength mainly resulted from the ultrafine grain size and the high density dislocation, but the improved ductili- ty may be attributed to the large fractions of austenite retained after intercritical rolling.
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文摘The minimum rolling thickness in asymmetrical rolling was analyzed compared with that in symmetrical rolling. The differential equilibrium equations on forces were established to calculate the asymmetrical rolling force equation by slab method. An implicit expression of the minimum rolling thickness was then derived from the rolling force equation and Hitehcock equation. The results show that permissible minimum rolling thickness of asymmetrical rolling only exists within a specific range of cross-shear ratio, which is termed the cross-shear zone proportion of the whole de- formation zone. Numerical computation was carried out to obtain a discrete solution of the minimum rolling thick- ness. Experiments were designed to investigate the influence factors on cross-shear ratio. Finally, experimental re- sults prove the correctness of the improved formula given.
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文摘Steel samples with size of 10 mm× 10 mm×5 mm were cut clown from a hot rolled Mn steel microalloyed by Ti, Cr and Nb and produced by compact strip production (CSP) technology. The samples were annealed at 950 ℃ for different time firstly, and then hot rolled or cooled in the air, in water and in furnace, respectively. Auger elee tron spectroscopy (AES) was used to study the effects of annealing and hot roiling on the segregation of arsenic at grain boundary (GB) in the steel. The results indicated that a higher content of arsenic was found at grain boundaries than in the matrix when the steel was annealed at 950 ℃ for 2 h and then cooled to room temperature by water quenching. But the content of arsenic at grain boundaries was similar to that in the matrix when the steel was an- nealed at 950 ℃ for 2 h and then cooled to room temperature by furnace cooling. A longer holding time, such as 12 h and 36 h at 950 ℃, resulted in a similar arsenic content at grain boundaries to that in the matrix of the steels. Hot rolling led to a similar content of arsenic at grain boundaries and within grains in the steels as well.
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文摘The dual-stream function velocity field is reduced in order to analyze two-dimensional plate broadside roll- ing in roughing. The strain rate vector inner product and integral mean value theorem, as well as coqine vector inner product are used respectively in plastic deformation power, friction losses and shear power. A theoretical solution of roll torque and separating force for the rolling is obtained and the calculated results by the solution are compared with those measured in broadside rolling on-line. It shows that both the force and torque calculated are higher than those of measured, but the maximum relative error between them is no more than 11%.
文摘On the basis of a 5 m plate mill, a 3D rigid-plastic finite element (FE) model was developed to investigate changes of plate plan view patterns during hot rolling process. By analyzing the simulation results of conventional rolling processes, it was found that the plate plan view pattern was closely related to broadside rolling ratio. Then, the prediction models for plate plan view patterns were formulated by nonlinear regressive analysis of the simulation results and modified for high accuracy. Based on these models, the broadside compensation rolling method perform- ing at the last pass of broadside rolling phase was designed to decrease plate end crops. Comparing the plate plan view patterns with and without broadside compensation roiling, reduced plate end crops indicate that the broadside compensation roiling model is effective for plate plan view pattern control.
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文摘The influence of hot rolled process on microstructure in TRIP (transformation induced plasticity) steel and the heredity characteristic from the hot rolled microstructure to annealed microstructure are investigated. The results show that there are two kinds of hot rolled microstructures at different coiling temperatures. One is composed of coarse grains of ferrite, pearlite and bainite, and the other is composed of small grains of ferrite, bainite and austen- ite, After annealing, the first kind of hot rolled microstructure is greatly refined, and volume fraction, and carbon content of austenite increase significantly. However, it has little changes in grain size, volume fraction and carbon content of austenite after the second kind of hot roiled sheet is annealed. There are also differences in distribution of retained austenite between the two annealed microstructures observed by EBSD and TEM technology. Retained aus- tenite in the first annealed microstructure is distributed mainly on the inside of the polygonal ferrite in the form of spot, only little retained austenite is located on bainte ferrite boundary, however retained austenite in the second an- nealing microstructure is located in several places, such as inside of polygonal ferrite, polygonal ferrite boundary, and bainte ferrite boundary.
文摘Rolling and sliding play fundamental roles in the deformation of granular materials. In simulations of granular flow using the discrete element method (DEM), the effect of rolling resistance at contacts should be taken into account. However, even for the simplest case involving spherical particles, there is no agreement on what is the best way to define rolling and sliding; various versions of definitions and calculations of rolling and sliding were proposed. Some even suggest that a unique definition for rolling and sliding is not possible. We re-check previous studies on rolling and sliding in DEMs and find that some researchers made a conceptual mistake when dealing with pure sliding between particles of different sizes. After considering the particle radius in the derivation of rolling velocity, the results yield a unique solution. Starting with clear and unique definitions of pure rolling and sliding, we present the detailed derivation and validate our results by checking two special cases of rolling. The decomposition of the relative motion is objective; that is, independent of the reference frame in which the relative motion is measured.
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文摘Tension-tension fatigue properties of hot rolled and cold rolled strips with same contents and sizes were measured by using group test method at room temperature in air. The results showed that the fatigue properties of the hot rolled strips were obviously higher than those of the cold rolled strips. The hot rolled strips with similar or higher tensile strength exhibited superior fatigue property over the cold rolled strips. Fracture morphologies observed using scanning electronic microscope (SEM) showed that the hot rolled strips exhibited larger fracture areas, indicating a slightly lower plasticity, and more even fracture microstructure and stable properties. It is feasible and reliable to replace cold rolled strips with hot rolled strips.