Influence of superplastic deformation on the anisotropy of 03Kh26N6T steel

1. The maximum difference in relative elongation parallel and transverse to the rolling direction at the optimum temperature of superplastic deformation does not completely characterize the anisotropy since it is caused by the increased sensitivity of superplastic deformation to transverse grain dimensions in these directions. 2. The index of anisotropy r of 03Kh26N6T steel increases with an increase in temperature and degree of strain, indicating a decrease in anisotropy of plastic properties of the steel under superplastic conditions.