EBSDPolygonizer: Enabling realistic microstructural modelling

Abstract

EBSDPolygonizer has catalyzed advancements in microstructural magnetic modelling by enabling the intricate conversion of EBSD data into detailed microstructures with precise grain orientation and boundary data. This paper elucidates the software’s pivotal role in enhancing the prediction and correlation of magnetic anisotropy and permeability with material properties. Demonstrated through substantial research, including that from the University of Warwick, it showcases how EBSDPolygonizer significantly refines the analysis of magnetic anisotropy and its relation to mechanical properties in steels, aligning closely with traditional r-value methods. The tool’s integrative approach, which considers both crystallographic textures and stress effects, heralds a new era in multiphysics simulations that bridge micromechanical and magnetic models. EBSDPolygonizer stands as a potent enabler for future-focused, detailed microstructural modelling, marking a leap forward for material science research and application.

Keywords

• EBSD
• Polygon
• Crystal orientation
• Microstructural modelling