A method to weaken the strong basal texture of rolled magnesium alloy by twinning deformation was reported. Pre-rolling along the transverse direction at room temperature initiates extension twinning and reorients the basal plane. A dramatically increased maximum thickness reduction per pass during subsequent rolling at 300C was achieved in pre-deformed sample compared to that of the directly rolled one.

Tailoring the Texture of Magnesium Alloy by Twinning Deformation to Improve the Rolling Capability. Y.Xin, M.Wang, Z.Zeng, G.Huang, Q.Liu: Scripta Materialia, 2011, 64[10], 986-9