Journal of Plasticity Engineering

2025, 12, v.32 1-23

Current research status of influencing factors of differences in metal electroplastic behavior

College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Huangshan University;Hai′an-Taiyuan University of Technology Advanced Manufacturing and Intelligent Equipment Industry Research Institute;College of Mechanical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology;Beijing Xinghang Electromechnical Co., Ltd.;Xinjiang Institute of Intelligent Equipment;

Email: hanjianchao@tyut.edu.cn;

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First, the current research landscape of metal electroplasticity from a statistical perspective was examined, the publication volume, geographical distribution, institutions and keywords of studies from 2010 to 2024 were analyzed, thereby identifying recent research hotspots and advancements in this field. Subsequently, the electroplastic behaviors and divergent characteristics of metals were comprehensively summarized based on electro-treatment input parameters and material-specific response properties. The mechanisms of thermal effects, electron wind effects and paramagnetic unpinning effects at microscopic and atomic scales were systematically elucidated to provide guidance for the research and application of electric-assisted forming technologies. Furthermore, existing approaches for decoupling non-thermal effects were critically reviewed from the perspective of experimental design, the first-principles calculations and simulation modeling, highlighting their respective strengths and limitations. Special emphasis was placed on the electroplastic deformation behaviors of materials with distinct crystal structures, focusing on resistivity, stacking fault energy and element diffusion. Finally, the challenges and future prospects in electroplasticity research were summarized to propose potential directions for further investigation.

KeyWords： current-assisted forming; electroplastic effect; crystal structure; non-thermal effect;

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[1]CAO Shou-zhen,GUO Sheng-hui,KANG Meng-qing ,et al.Current research status of influencing factors of differences in metal electroplastic behavior[J].Journal of Plasticity Engineering,2025,32(12):1-23.

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