In this study, effects of typical texture components observed in rolled aluminum alloy
sheets (i.e. Copper, Brass, S, Cube and Goss texture components) on plastic flow localization are
studied. The material response is described by a generalized Taylor-type polycrystal model, in which
each grain is characterized in terms of an elastic-viscoplastic continuum slip constitutive relation.
First, forming limits of thin sheet set by sheet necking are predicted using a Marciniak–Kuczynski
(M–K-) type approach. It is shown that only the Cube texture component yields forming limits higher
than that for a random texture in the biaxial stretch range. Next, three-dimensional shear band
analyses are performed, using a three-dimensional version of M–K-type model, but the overall
deformation mode is restricted to a plane strain state. From this simple model analysis, two important
quantities regarding shear band formation are obtained: i.e. the critical strain at the onset of shear
banding and the corresponding orientation of shear band. It is concluded that the Cube texture
component is said to be a shear band free texture, while some texture components exhibit
significantly low resistance to shear band formation. Finally, shear band developments in plane strain
pure bending of sheet specimens with the typical textures are studied.