Understanding of Processing, Microstructure and Property Correlations for Flat Rolling of Presintered TRIP-Matrix Composites

Abstract

Descriptions of material behavior during forming operations have become increasingly important in recent years due to the increasing use of simulation systems for understanding processing-microstructure-property correlations and regulating forming facilities. This information has become particularly important for composite materials, including metal matrix composites. This necessity poses new challenges in particular for testing technology, which significantly contributes to the analysis of material characteristics. The characteristic values of materials are prerequisites for the numerical design of manufacturing processes. This chapter presents an overview of the strategies currently available for describing material behavior during flat rolling; the materials investigated herein are presintered TRIP-matrix composites. In addition, the test procedures and methods necessary for determining material parameters are briefly listed and explained. Furthermore, this chapter presents both the classical test methods and equipment and their areas of application, which have been further developed in recent years.