The superior properties of ultrafine-grained materials fabricated by severe plastic
deformation (SPD) have attracted the attention of many researchers around the world …

The propagation of high-intensity ultrasonic vibration (UV) into metals can influence on
mechanical and microstructure properties. The main objective of this research is to introduce …

The objective of this article is the description of advantages of a slanted die geometry, used
for equal channel angular extrusion (ECAE) of materials. The prime novelty statement of the …

Abstract Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP) is a metal forming process which is
commonly used to refine grain structure in metals. The process involves pushing a billet …

The present article is focused on the regression-based generalization of FEM simulation
results, derived through the introduction of QForm 2D FEM software to copper workpieces …

Twist extrusion, a promising severe plastic deformation technique for grain refinement down
to ultrafine/nanocrystalline microstructures, was introduced as an attempt to provide large …

T-shaped equal channel angular pressing (T-shaped ECAP) is a novel process of severe
plastic deformation (SPD). The maximum effective strain per pass in the T-shaped ECAP is …

It is a common practice in pressure forming to make an Equal Channel Angular Extrusion
(ECAE) of a workpiece through a die with channel intersection angle 2θ= 90 using a …

The application of the Upper Bound Theorem (UBT) to plane strain forging processes using
Triangular Rigid Blocks (TRB) is not a simple task when trying to adapt the blocks to different …

The influences of die parameters on shear strain were investigated by using two-
dimensional finite element simulation. New formulas of shear strain were proposed …