About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T26: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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2026 Graduate Student Poster Contest
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| Presentation Title |
SPG-29: Characterization of Forged Axe Microstructure |
| Author(s) |
Nicholas Jackson, Yuval Noiman, Weihao Li, Nicholas Simpson, Eric Payton |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Nicholas Jackson |
| Abstract Scope |
The microstructure of a forged steel axe produced for the FIERF forging competition is characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). SEM provides high resolution imaging of deformation features, carbide distributions, and forging induced heterogeneities. EDS is used to verify elemental composition and assess chemical uniformity throughout the forged component. EBSD mapping enables quantitative evaluation of grain size, crystallographic texture, and phase distribution, offering insight into strain partitioning, recrystallization behavior, and the effectiveness of the thermomechanical processing route. Together, these techniques reveal the microstructural refinement and phase evolution generated during forging and establish clear links between processing conditions and the resulting material state. This integrated SEM EBSD EDS approach demonstrates the value of multimodal characterization for understanding microstructure–property relationships in forged steels. |