Possibilities of Application Methods Drece in Forming of Non-Ferrous Metals / Możliwości Aplikacyjne Metody Drece Dotyczące Odkształcania Metali Nieżelaznych

Abstract

Device “DRECE - Dual Rolls Equal Channel Extrusion” is used for production of metallic materials with very fine grain size (UFG). During the actual forming process the principle of severe plastic deformation is used. Metallic strip with dimensions 57×2×1000 mm is inserted into the device. During the forming process the main cylinder in synergy with the pressure roller extrude the material through the forming tool without any change of cross section of the strip. In this way a significant refinement of grain is achieved by severe plastic deformation. This method is used for various types of metallic materials, non-ferrous metals and their alloys. The DRECE device is also being verified from the viewpoint of achievement of a UFG structure in a blank of circular cross-section (wire) with diameter of ϕ 8 mm × 1000 mm.

Keywords

• severe plastic deformation
• grain refinement
• mechanical properties
• formability
• new design of forming tool