Influence of rolling direction and temperature on the texture formation in rolled AZ31B magnesium alloy

Abstract

In this study, effects of rolling direction and temperature on the texture formation were investigated for the purpose of enhancing formability of rolled AZ31B alloy. For this, specimens were cold and warm rolled from a rolled sheet, both parallel and perpendicular to the rolling direction and textures of the sheets processed were examined. The results showed that samples rolled parallel to the rolling direction generated strong basal texture during cold and warm rolling process. However, on sample rolled perpendicular to the rolling direction at 300°C resulted in the formation of basal textures with low intensities. The (0002) pole was inclined towards the transverse direction. The occurrence of recrystallization at high temperatures contributed to the formation of low intensities basal textures.