Residual stresses in hot bulk formed parts: microscopic stress analysis for austenite-to-martensite phase transformation

Abstract

AbstractIn this contribution, the two-scale analysis of residual stress states in a hot bulk formed part with subsequent cooling in the framework of the $$\hbox {FE}^2$$ FE 2 -method is presented. The induction of specific residual stress states in order to improve a component’s properties is an area of current research. In general, residual stresses can be induced inside a component in different ways, e.g., quenching, phase transformation in hot forming processes or dislocation movements. It is widely known that different types of residual stresses can be characterized based on the scale the type acts on. In addition to the macroscopic residual stress analysis, in which residual stresses of first type are considered, this contribution specifically analyzes the microscopic residual stress evolution as a consequence of the cooling of the component.