In the department there are: professor – 1, associate professor – 1, chief assistant professors – 5.
The influence of the parameters of deformation over structures and features of metal materials is examined in scientific-technological aspect. It is investigated the behavior of the material during intensive plastic deformations /equal channel angular extrusion/, aiming to obtain sub-microcrystal alloys. It is studied the process of distortion compact of alloys with microcrystal and nano-structure, with intention to obtain products with real size and maximum preservation of the ultra-fine-grained structure. It is developed a technology to derive composite materials with microcrystal structure on the base of high-strength aluminum alloys with added TiC and diamond component.
It is improved the existing in the Institute method of elastoextrusion, which makes possible ultra-high levels of deformation. By this method are obtained objects having one or more longitudinal orifices with controllable size and shape, for example contact nozzles for shielded arc welding, etc.
In theoretical aspect are created mathematical models of the processes of plastic form alternation. Developed are methods to solve tasks, concerning plastic form alternation of metals and alloys. It is established new criteria for stability of plastic flow, applied to conventional materials and those with ultra-fine-grained structure.
There are created theoretically physical models of the process of plastic flow of metal materials with nano- and microcrystal structure. Mathematical criteria is developed to define the dependence of the plastic properties of microcrystal materials, their size and structure.
Developing of deformation technologies to manufacture via powder materials /metal powders and cermet/ is in progress.