Formation of surface layer structure produced by electromechanical strengthening of carbon steels

Abstract

The results of metallographic, electron microscopic, and X-ray diffraction examinations of the surface layer in normalized and quenched carbon steels strengthened by electromechanical treatment are represented. Some specific features of the fine structure of the strengthened surface layer (“white layer”) formed in the region of highenergy effect upon electromechanical strengthening are considered.