Effects of constrained groove pressing on mechanical properties of a TWIP steel

Abstract

The evolution of mechanical properties and microstructure of a twinning induced plasticity (TWIP) steel sheet during constrained groove pressing (CGP) was investigated. It was found that by imposing CGP, the volume fraction of twins, hardness and yield strength increase significantly, while ductility decreases. The results of the pin-on-disk wear test showed that the CGP process improves the wear resistance of the TWIP steel, where oxidation is the main wear mechanism. The effect of annealing treatment at various temperatures on the hardness evolution of the CGP-treated samples was also investigated. Moreover, a modified work-hardening model was applied to predict the flow behaviour of TWIP steel during the severe plastic deformation. The model successfully predicts the flow curve and measured dislocation density and twin evolution. © 2021 Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.