Influence of Texture on Mechanical Properties of Titanium Alloy Tubes

Abstract:

Mechanical properties and texture of tube material formed in the process of tube production were studied. Texture in tubes was estimated by contractile strain ratio (CSR) according to requirements of the standard for tubes. Mechanical properties depend on CSR. Optimal values of mechanical properties were determined: ultimate strength, yield strength and relative elongation which provide CSR values within 1.3...3.5. The texture was evaluated in the process of tube manufacture. An increase in radial component of the texture leads to an increase in CSR. At high CSR values up to 3-3.5, tubes often do not withstand process tests for flattening and bending. Correction of CSR values is required. It was shown that an increase in ductility of tubes increases the value of CSR.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 844)
• Pages: 182-187
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.844.182
• Online since: May 2020
• Authors: Vira Vakhrusheva*, Nataliia Hruzin, Ihor Tiutieriev, Oleksandr Malysh
• Keywords: Contractile Strain Ratio (CSR), Mechanical Properties, Texture, Titanium Alloy, Tubes

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