Effect of Additional Shear Stress on Microstructure Evolution of AZ31 Sheet by Differential Speed Rolling

摘要

Asymmetric rolling of deformed magnesium alloys sheet can accelerate refine the grain size, reduce the basal texture, and improve the subsequent formability. This happens because the additional shear stress and strain are introduced during the differential speed rolling. This paper investigates the relationship of shear stress and microstructure evolution by the experiment in conjunction with the FEM (Finite Element Method) simulation. The differential speed ratio (1, 1.2 and 1.5) and rolling reduction (8% and 15%) were executed at room temperature. The additional shear strain field is simulated for corresponding asymmetric rolling conditions. The results showed that the additional shear stress and strain were the essential influence factors of microstructure evolution and formability of AZ31 sheet for the differential speed rolling. It is helpful in enhancing and improving the formability of rolled magnesium alloys.