Determining a Stable Texture Condition Under Complex Strain Path Deformations in Face Centered Cubic Metals

Evolution of texture components during deformation of lightweight aluminum alloy sheet under different strain paths is studied by analyzing the evolution of element rotation calculated using a rate-dependent crystal plasticity finite element model. Based on a stability criteria proposed by Ali et al. (Light Metals 2016. Wiley, London, pp. 159–162, 2016), data from cold rolling, shear and compression simulations is analyzed to determine stable …