International Conference on Thermo Mechanical Processing - TMP 2026

Session

Microstructure & Properties

21 Oct 2026, 10:50

Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn

31. Metallurgical engineering of a new molybdenum prehardened steel for plastic injection moulding and mechanical applications

Jules Audard (ArcelorMittal Industeel)

21/10/2026, 10:50

Metallurgical Fundamentals of TMP

Oral Presentation

There is a growing demand for tool steels in plastic moulding and mechanical engineering that combine high performance, durability, and cost efficiency while reducing energy use and CO₂ emissions. Currently available prehardened steels are limited to 30–40 HRC. For higher hardness, grades such as 1.2343/1.2344 (H11/H13), originally designed for hot-working processes like forging, die casting,...

25. In-situ HEXRD study of negative thermal expansion and martensitic transformation in water quenched and cold rolled TiNbTa alloys

Mahbod Golrang (KU Leuven)

21/10/2026, 11:10

Metallurgical Fundamentals of TMP

Oral Presentation

α″-martensitic Ti alloys display customizable thermal expansion, making them attractive for applications in precision optics, metrology, and semiconductor lithography, where dimensional stability under varying temperature is critical. The bulk thermal expansion of polycrystalline components is governed by the magnitude and anisotropy of the lattice thermal expansion, volume fraction and...

47. Using a high-speed camera to understand edge cracking during thermomechanical processing of lightweight Fe-Mn-Al-C steels

Dr Aniruddha Dutta (ArcelorMittal Global R&D Gent)

21/10/2026, 11:30

Metallurgical Fundamentals of TMP

Oral Presentation

Previously, some of the problems of cracking as well as edge cracking during two phase thermomechanical hot rolling (e.g. duplex stainless, high Mn steels) have been attributed to the effect of hot ductility, difference of flow behaviour between the different phases. There is limited work and knowledge regarding the exact cracking mechanism as a function of rolling pass number, temperature,...

58. Achieving Consistent High DWTT Performance in TMCP API X70 Plates: Linking Microstructure Control to Fracture Resistance

Amin Asiaban (Iron and Steel Affairs, Espadana Industrial Investment Group, Tose’e Farayand San’ati Mehregan – TFSM (Industrial Process Development Company))

21/10/2026, 11:50

Metallurgical Fundamentals of TMP

Oral Presentation

Abstract

Drop Weight Tear Test (DWTT) performance is a critical indicator of fracture resistance in high-strength pipeline steels, directly reflecting the ability to resist brittle crack propagation. In thermo-mechanical controlled processing (TMCP) of API X70 plates, achieving consistently high DWTT shear values under industrial conditions remains a significant challenge due to variations...