Investigation and Concerns on the Mechanics Behind Grain Refinement During ECAP Operation with Applications to Polymers

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 04 | Page : 1 11
    By

    Vishwesh Mishra,

  • Piyush Singhal,

  • Pankaj Sonia,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering and Technology GLA University Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Professor, , Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering and Technology GLA University Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering and Technology GLA University Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

Materials science and engineering have studied Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP) grain refining. This abstract discusses important findings and concerns about grain refining mechanics during ECAP.A adaptable severe plastic deformation method; ECAP refines grain patterns in many metallic materials. Many researches have attempted to understand this phenomenon’s complex mechanisms. Microhardness and microstructure (morphology) of AL alloy increase with the increase in pass numbers. It is observed that the mechanical property like hardness was improved and highly refined grain or microstructure was found which helps in improving the hardness of the alloy, also improving their wear properties. Through improved filler dispersion and molecular chain alignment, the Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP) technique has demonstrated encouraging outcomes in improving the characteristics of polymer composites. Is added with an emphasis on enhancements in mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties, this study investigates the impact of ECAP on polymer composites, providing possible uses in sustainable and high-performance materials. By improving the polymer’s microstructure, SPD methods can increase its tensile strength, toughness, and resistance to impact. Ductility.  By decreasing flaws or aligning polymer chains, the controlled deformation can improve the material’s ductility. Understanding texture evolution and shearing process is crucial to understanding ECAP grain refining processes.

Keywords: ECAP, SPD, ARB, FSP, grain structure

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

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Vishwesh Mishra, Piyush Singhal, Pankaj Sonia. Investigation and Concerns on the Mechanics Behind Grain Refinement During ECAP Operation with Applications to Polymers. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(04):1-11.
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Volume 13
Special Issue 04
Received 12/11/2024
Accepted 24/01/2025
Published 10/05/2025
Publication Time 179 Days
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