The aim of the work was to determine the effect of Ti micro-addition on the hot tensile behaviour, microstructure and fractography of two low-C high-manganese steels with additions of Si and Al. The hot tensile tests were performed using the Gleeble 3800 thermomechanical simulator. Samples were stretched at a temperature range from 1050 ℃ to 1200 ℃ at a strain rate of 2.5·10 3 s−1. The microstructure of the tested high-manganese steels under conditions of hot deformation was influenced by strain hardening and simultaneous dynamic recrystallization, as well as precipitation processes-depending on the chemical composition of the alloy and plastic deformation parameters. The analysis of the curves registered in the hot tensile tests indicated that a decrease of strain hardening was the result of the dynamic recrystallization. Hot tensile curves of the Ti-micro-alloyed steel were characterized by higher yield stress compared to the Ti-free steel. The Ti micro-addition with a concentration of 0.075 wt.% guaranteeing stable TiN-type nitrides eliminated the possibility of precipitating AlN-type nitrides and complex MnS-AlN type non-metallic inclusions, which are harmful to hot ductility. Fracture modes of the Ti-free steel showed a mixed nature from 1050 ℃ to 1150 °C, i.e. ductile fracture and numerous cavities and voids were identified. As the deformation temperature increased to 1200 °C, the fracture character was brittle with numerous inter-crystalline cracks along austenite grain boundaries. The addition of Ti improved significantly the hot ductility behaviour characterized by higher values of flow stress and reduction in area as well as ductile fracture modes in the entire high deformation temperature range.
By using of hot tensile tests, which were performed on simulator HDS-20, the formability of Invar 36 alloy was investigated. By a special type of a tensile test, involving a continuous control heating of the tested specimens and their simultaneous load by a constant tensile force of 80 N, a nil-strength temperature of investigated alloy 1419°C was determined. By continuous uniaxial tensile tests to rupture the strength and plastic properties of the Invar 36 alloy were determined in the wide range of deformation temperatures (from 800°C to 1390°C) and mean strain rates (from 0.09 s-1 to 75 s-1). On the basis of obtained results the 3D maps were constructed, expressing the dependence of the contractual hot ultimate tensile strength, hot ductility and hot reduction of area of the Invar 36 alloy on the deformation temperature and on the mean strain rate. Based on the determined plastic properties, the nil-ductility temperature of the investigated alloy of 1390°C was also determined.
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Za pomocą prób rozciągania na gorąco, które przeprowadzono na symulatorze HDS-20, zbadano odkształcalność stopu Invar 36. Przy użyciu specjalnej próby rozciągania, polegającej na ciągłym sterowanym nagrzewaniu badanych próbek i równoczesnym ich obciążeniu stałą siłą rozciągającą 80 N, wyznaczono temperaturę zerowej wytrzymałości badanego stopu, która wyniosła 1419°C. Za pomocą ciągłych jednoosiowych prób rozciągania prowadzonych do zerwania określono właściwości wytrzymałościowe i plastyczne stopu Invar 36 w szerokim zakresie temperatur odkształcenia (od 800°C do 1390°C) i średnich prędkości odkształcenia (od 0,09 s-1 do 75 s-1). Na podstawie uzyskanych wyników skonstruowano mapy 3D, wyrażające zależność wytrzymałości na rozciąganie na gorąco, plastyczności na gorąco i przewężenia stopu Invar 36 od temperatury odkształcenia i średniej szybkości odkształcania. Na podstawie wyznaczonych właściwości plastycznych określono również temperaturę przejścia w stan kruchy badanego stopu wynoszącą 1390°C.
The aim of the conducted experimental work was to study the deformation behaviour in the hot state and causes that lead to failure of compactness of a microalloyed steel determined for the tube production. The results of the formability testing are presented, performed by measurements of the strength and plastic properties by means of the tensile test performed at the forming temperatures and displacement speed of the cross beam in the range of 6 to 300 mm/min. It was shown that in the case of this material it is not essentially possible to avoid a defect formation after its cooling by a change of the forming speed.
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Celem przeprowadzonego eksperymentu było zbadanie technologicznej plastyczności stali HSLA w warunkach przeróbki plastycznej na gorąco, jak również przyczyn pękania stali mikroskopowych stosowanych do produkcji rur. Zaprezentowano zależność wytrzymałości i właściwości plastycznych badanej stali od warunków odkształcania. Próby rozciągania prowadzono dla temperatur z zakresu przeróbki plastycznej na gorąco tej stali z prędkością w zakresie od 6 do 300 mm/min. Wykazano, że w przypadku badanej stali zmiana prędkości kształtowania nie wpływa w istotny sposób na możliwość uniknięcia defektów po operacji chłodzenia.
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Purpose: In conventional hot deformation methods of duplex steels, low values of boundary strain are obtained, resulting from the disparate behaviour of ferrite and austenite. This paper analyses the capacity for enhancing deformability of two-phase ferritic-austenitic steels of the "duplex" type via thermo mechanical processing. Design/methodology/approach: Steel specimens were subjected to cold deformation with a 70% rolling reduction. After a hot solution treatment beginning at 1350 degrees centigrade, the specimens were tensioned in the "Instron" strength-testing machine in temperatures ranging from 800 to 950 degrees centigrade at a rate of vr=15x10-3/3x10-1 mm/s in a 0.005 Pa vacuum. Structural examination was carried out using light and electron microscopy. A quantitative analysis of structural changes was performed using the "MetIIo" image analysis programme. Findings: The process parameters at which the investigated steel shows the superplastic flow effect have been determined. Practical implications: The capacity for increased deformability through combined thermo-mechanical processes, requiring a precise selection of the deformation parameters, has been indicated. Originality/value: The results obtained are vital for designing an effective thermo-mechanical processing technology for the investigated steel.
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Purpose: Despite the many years' research on the plasticity of duplex steels, it was impossible to conclusively determine the mechanisms for structure recovery during the plastic deformation. The paper will attempt to provide explanations for the changes taking place in the steel structure during the superplastic flow. Design/methodology/approach: After a solution heat treatment at 1250 degrees centigrade, the steel was subjected to cold deformation through rolling with the total 70% reduction. The specimens were tensioned in the "Instron" strength-testing machine at temperature 850 degrees centigrade at a rate of vr=15x10 to the -3 mm/s in a 0.005Pa vacuum. Structural examination was carried out using light and electron microscopy. The micro-diffraction technique was applied to provide diffraction images with Kikuchi lines. Findings: A joint operation of structure reconstruction mechanisms during the deformation of the analyzed steel with the process of sigma phase precipitation inhibiting further growth of the newly-formed grain has been determined. Practical implications: The capacity for increased deformability through combined thermo-mechanical processes, requiring a precise selection of the deformation parameters, has been indicated. Originality/value: The results obtained are vital for designing an effective thermo-mechanical processing technology for the investigated steel.
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Purpose: There are numerous branches of industry where the (α + ϒ) duplex steels have not yet been sufficiently popularised due to problems with their forming, resulting from different properties of the both phases which make up the material. This paper analyses the influence of temperature and tension rate on the superplastic flow of the (α + ϒ) duplex steel. Design/methodology/approach: Steel specimens were cold deformed with a 70% rolling reduction. After a solution head treatment (1350 °C), the specimens were tensioned in temperatures ranging from 800 to 950 °C at a rate of vr=15x10 -3 ÷ 3x10 -1mm/s in a 0.005Pa vacuum. Structural examination was carried out using light, scanning and transmission electron microscopy. A quantitative analysis of structural changes was performed using the "MetIlo" image analysis programme. Findings: This paper has shown the cooperation of structure reconstruction mechanisms during deformation of the investigated steel and attempet the changes that take place in the steel structure during superplastic flow. Practical implications: The research carried out enabled the understanding of the phenomena taking place during deformation and annealing of the investigated alloy. The results will constitute the basis for modelling the structural changes. Originality/value: The results will be used to design the basis for a thermo-mechanical processing technology via rolling and inter-operational annealing of the investigated steel.
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