The Effect of ECAP Die Helix Angle on the Microstructure Homogeneity of the Processed Samples by FEM Method

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Amir Neshastegir Kashi ¹ (Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Kashan, Kashan, 8731753153, Iran)
Farshid Ahmadi ² (Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Kashan, Kashan, 8731753153, Iran)

Received: 2021-06-25 Accepted : 2021-08-13 Published : 2021-05-01

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