Critical assessment of CuZn39Pb2 processing maps

Abstract

Abstract Isothermal hot compression tests of the CuZn39Pb2 continuous casting bar were carried out at 650 - 750 °C and strain rates of 0.1 - 50 s-1. After the experimental data were obtained, processing maps were constructed and discussed on the basis of the Prasad, Murty and Malas instability criteria to critically evaluate the flow behavior of the CuZn39Pb2 continuous casting bar. The microstructure suggested that the processing map based on the Murty instability criterion was suitable for optimizing the process parameters of the CuZn39Pb2. The relationships between the characteristics of processing maps and the deformation mechanisms under different strains were analyzed on the basis of Murty instability criterion. Considering the theoretical analysis results and energy consumption economy, 690 °C ≤ T ≤ 720 °C with 1 s-1 ≤ έ ≤ 3 s-1 are the best process parameters for CuZn39Pb2 forging.