Copper-based composites have interesting properties and they are widely used in electronics, packaging, and automotive applications. In the present work, the cross-accumulative roll bonding (CARB) process was used to fabricate Cu-based composites with Zn and Brass reinforcing layers. The experimental observations revealed a clear relationship between rolling strain and plastic instabilities including the necking and rupture of reinforcement. However, the grain refinement was observed on Cu, Zn, and Brass layers after seven CARB cycles, indicating the positive impact of rolling rotation on obtaining the ultrafine grains. Better ductility of Brass also resulted in finer grains. This also led to more significant improvement in mechanical properties. During the CARB process, the hardness of Zn and Brass increased from 59 HV and 250 HV to 89 HV and 310 HV, respectively.
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