Flow characteristics of aluminum coated boron steel in hot press forming

The flow characteristics of aluminum coated boron steel in hot press forming were investigated. Furthermore, the effects of aluminum coated layer on press forming were analyzed during deep drawing. The results show that aluminum coated boron steel exhibits a high sensitivity on temperature and strain rate. Aluminum coating layer appears in surface flaking in a temperature range of 700–800 °C, but smooth surface is formed above 900 °C.