Physical Metallurgy (TMCP)

Physical metallurgy is the science that investigates the correlation between composition, structure, processing, and properties of metallic materials, as well as the improvement and control of their properties. It is a branch of metallurgy that aims to change the properties of metals through nonchemical processes.

Since 1863 when H.C. Sorby initiated metallography, physical metallurgy has seen a range of major achievements. Controlled rolling and controlled cooling were hot rolling technologies that were developed based on the principles of physical metallurgy in the later years of the twentieth century. After many years of theoretical research and engineering practice, they have been successfully used in production of hot rolled wires, plates, and pipes and have created great economic and social benefits. (1) Controlled rolling. This is a technology that optimizes the hot rolling conditions (heating temperature, rolling temperature in each rolling pass, and rolling reduction) to put...