Atomic Force Microscopy: A powerful tool to study the radial gradients in mechanical properties of hard-drawn pearlitic steel wire

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In this investigation, Atomic Force Microscopy has been applied to study the nano-scale lamellar microstructure of heavily deformed (e=4) pearlitic steel wire used in automotive applications. In combination with high-resolution SEM and mechanical testing, the influence of the process parameters on radial gradients in the wire properties has been characterized.

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In this investigation, Atomic Force Microscopy has been applied to study the nano-scale lamellar microstructure of heavily deformed (e=4) pearlitic steel wire used in automotive applications. In combination with high-resolution SEM and mechanical testing, the influence of the process parameters on radial gradients in the wire properties has been characterized.

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Author(s)

Hilde Delrue and Eric Bruneel, N.V. Bekaert S.A., and Jan Van Humbeeck and Etienne Aernoudt, Catholic University Leuven, Belgium

Publication/Event/Pages

Paper presented at WAI 70th Annual Convention, Nashville, TN USA. Paper published in WJI, October 2001, pg. 92.

Year

2000