The functional properties of the Shape Memory Alloys (SMA): critical temperatures,
recovery strain, shape recovery rate, two-way shape memory effect (TWSME) value, residual strain
etc are determined by an alloy structure which is effectively regulated by thermomechanical
treatment. External training parameters strongly affect the final properties as well. The main of
them are as follows: strain and loading modes, loading temperature regime (phase state under
deformation), load value, loading time, number of training cycles. Actual technical and medical
SME articles are functioning on bending mode in most cases. Nevertheless, the influence of
external training parameters under bending on properties was not systematically studied. The
present work relates to study the combined influence of structure realized under various Low-
Temperature Thermomechanical Treatment (LTMT) regimes, including isothermal annealing
(strain aging), and external training parameters under bending on functional properties of Ti-
50.7at.%Ni alloy. Variation of training parameters enables additional regulation of final functional
properties. The obtained results can be used for development elements functioning in conditions of
TWSME realization.
Texture Formation through Thermomechanical Treatment and Its Effect on Superelasticity in Mg–Sc Shape Memory Alloy