Hot forging of MAX compounds SHS-produced in the Ti-Al-C system

Abstract

Investigated was the forgeability (extent of compression) of still hot SHS products (MAX phases) formed in the Ti-Al-C system at relatively low applied pressures (1.5–15.0 MPa in a press punch) in conditions of free SHS compression. The extent of compression was measured as a function of time delay (between the end of reaction and compression) and applied pressure. Characterized were the microstructure and phase composition of thus obtained MAX compounds.