In this study, the effect of double strain aging behavior in DP600 steels was investigated. After strain aging in DP600 steels; microstructure, hardness, fractured surface and tensile properties were investigated .
Figure A. Schematic representation of the strain aging processPurpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of double strain aging behavior on mechanical properties in commercial DP600 steels.Theory and Methods: Specimens with single strain aging were statically aged for 30 and 60 minutes at temperatures of 140 °C and 190 °C after 2% prestrain. As a result of aging at 140 °C for 60 minutes, continuous yield behavior has been preserved, but discontinuous yield behavior has been observed at 190 °C. After aging the samples with 2% pre-strain for 30 minutes at 140 °C and 190 °C, second strain for 3% was applied and re-aging was performed at the same temperatures.Results: While yield and tensile strength, hardness increased, uniform elongation and strain hardening exponent decreased at all temperatures. Continuous yield behavior was observed after 30 minutes at both ageing temperatures. It was determined that the yield and tensile strength and hardness of 30 minutes aged samples were higher than the 60 minutes aged sample, but the elongation (%) and strain hardening exponent values decreased.
Conclusion:Studies have shown that the results of double strain aging behavior at DP600 steels are compatible the mechanical tests.