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Effect of hot stamping parameters on the mechanical properties and microstructure of cold-rolled 22MnB5 steel strips

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Thermomechanical experiments were carried out to reproduce the hot stamping process and to investigate the effects of process parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of stamped parts. The process parameters, such as austenitizing temperature, soaking time, initial deformation temperature and cooling rate, are studied. The resulting microstructures of specimens were observed and analyzed. To evaluate the mechanical properties of specimens, tensile and hardness tests were also performed at room temperature. The optimum parameters to achieve the highest tensile strength and the desired microstructure were acquired by comparing and analyzing the results. It is indicated that hot deformation changes the transformation characteristics of 22MnB5 steel. Austenite deformation promotes the austenite-to-ferrite transformation and elevates the critical cooling rate to induce a fully martensitic transformation.

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Zhou, J., Wang, By., Huang, Md. et al. Effect of hot stamping parameters on the mechanical properties and microstructure of cold-rolled 22MnB5 steel strips. Int J Miner Metall Mater 21, 544–555 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12613-014-0940-7

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