Forming
Forming
Hot Working
When deformation is achieved at a temperature
above that at which recrystallization occurs, the
process is termed hot working
- large deformations are possible, which may be
successively repeated because the metal remains
soft and ductile.
- deformation energy requirements are less than for
cold working.
- However, most metals experience some surface
oxidation, which results in material loss and a poor
final surface finish.
Cold working
Cold working produces an increase in strength with the
attendant decrease in ductility, since the metal strain
hardens
advantages over hot working include a higher quality
surface finish,
better mechanical properties
closer dimensional control of the finished piece
True strain