Optimization of ECMAP parameters in production of ultra-fine grained Al1050 strips using Grey relational analysis

Subject Areas : Chemistry

Peyman Keshtiban ¹ , Mohammad Zadshakouyan ² , Ghader Faraji ³

1 - Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
2 - Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Tabriz
3 - Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran

Received: 2015-09-02 Accepted : 2015-11-02 Published : 2015-12-01

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