Strain-path-dependent texture evolution and strength enhancement mechanisms of near-alpha titanium alloy during the spinning forming process: Experiments and crystal plasticity simulations

Key Points

• Strength enhancement mechanisms were observed during the spinning forming process.
• Results showed improvements in texture evolution leading to better performance metrics.
• Analysis included crystal plasticity simulations to explore interactions at the microstructural level.
• Findings suggest potential for optimizing manufacturing processes with near-alpha titanium alloys.