Effects of cold tandem rolling on microstructures and mechanical properties of TC16 titanium alloy wire for fastener use

High-precision dimension controlling and special requirement of microstructures and mechanical for TC16 Alloy wire was obtained by cold rolling. In this paper, the effects of cold tandem rolling on M and STA mechanical of TC16 Alloy wire were investigated through Comparative study TC16 Alloy wire by cold tandem rolling and hot-draw. The results show that the M state tensile and yield strength of TC16 Alloy wire obtained by cold tandem was lower, while the ductility was higher. And this benefits the subsequent Cold Heading formability. The result of solid solution for TC16 Alloy wire by cold tandem rolling was evidenced, the tensile strength has been increased and the ductility has been reduced more drastically. To break down elongated α of Vertical microstructure ability and drastic machining deformation have significant contributions to the annealed ductility and solution strengthening. It is very positive to TC16 titanium alloy use for fastener of heat treatment strength with the cold tandem rolling technology application.