The Evolution of Texture and Deformation Anisotropy at an Equal Channel Extruded Aluminum 1050 Alloy

The aim of this work was to analyze the evolution of texture and the deformation anisotropy of a AA1050 after ECAP and further recrystallization. The initial material was processed by two different routes: the first set of samples came from a hot rolled band with a mixture of cube, copper and brass textures and the second from roll casting and presented a strong brass texture. The ECAP deformation followed routes A, Ay (no rotation between passes but keeping the normal to rolling direction parallel to the transverse extrusion axis) and Bc. Texture evaluation was performed by x-ray analysis. Results were analyzed by regular texture and orientation distribution function calculations. The deformation anisotropy was measured by tension tests with specimens oriented 0, 45 and 90o to the extrusion direction.