The Evolution of Texture in AA 1050 Alloy Deformed by Equal-Channel Angular Pressing

摘要

The aim of the present work is to analyze the evolution of texture after ECAP and post deformation heat treatment of an AA1050 alloy produced by roll casting. The initial plate exhibited a weak cube texture at the surface, decreasing in its intensity toward the sheet center, where the deformation texture consisted of Brass and Copper components. ECAP-deformation employed one to four passes at room temperature, following route A in a Φ= 120° die. Texture evaluation was performed by x-ray analysis and by EBSD, using transverse cross section scans. Only the central part of the plate was studied. Results were analyzed by regular texture and orientation distribution function calculations. After 1, 2 and 4 passes the texture changed to a strong {111}// TD and after recrystallization at 350℃ for 1 h this main orientation was maintained.