This proposed Phase I research will lead to complete integration, on a theoretical level, of the new innovative thermastress process (TSP) with the present time temperature transformation knowledge. The results of this effort will further facilitate attainment of precursor steel products significantly surpassing physical properties of those presently attainable It has been demonstrated in Phase 11 of NSF SBIR Program MEA-8214345 (presently becoming commercialized through Phase 11) that a wide range of desirable physical properties can be obtained selectively by appropriate adjustment of TSP variables. This, however, required a laborious acquisition of empirical data for each material. The proposed program will greatly accelerate the compiling of software for computer integrated controls for the TMT m niplants by anticipating the results of the vast amount of empirical data which otherwise must bc generated. The results of the program will provide an important addition to the basic body of knowledge relating to behavior of steel and steel alloys in terms of kinetics of recrystallization under conditions of imposed mechanical deformation.Anticipated Results and
Potential Commercial Applications: This research will facilitate generation of software required for computer integrated manufacturing controls of the thermastress miniplants producing a broad range of intermediate steel products (wire, sheet, tube, and structurals) controlling key physical characteristics as significantly reduced manufacturing costs.
