Evolution of the Microstructure of the Copper Alloy (DIN-ECu-57) in the Deformation Zone in the Process of Pressing Conform

The process of continuous extrusion Conform, relating to modern energy-efficient metalworking technologies, is now widespread in the production of hollow and solid long-cut profiles of various cross-sections made of aluminum and copper alloys. However, in questions relating to the metal flow pattern and the formation of microstructure and mechanical properties, directly at the deformation zone, it has not studied sufficiently [1]. The work aimed at studying the nature of the metal flow and the transformation of the microstructure and mechanical properties of the copper alloy GOST-M1 (DIN-ECu-57) in the deformation zone during the pressing of round (Ø 8, 24, 30 mm) and flat (10 × 30, 10 × 60, 10 × 80, 10 × 100 mm) profiles. It was performed on the basis of New Metallurgical Technologies Ltd. and the department of metal forming of the NUST MISiS. In the pressing process, the templates of these profiles were selected, further samples for experiment were made and the study of the nature of the alloy flow in the longitudinal direction were carried out (continuous casting - deformation center - finished profile).