A large step on the initial magnetization curve has been widely observed in Nd-Fe-B hot-deformed magnets. This behavior has been considered as that the first- and latter-half parts of the initial magnetization curve correspond to the magnetization reversals of multi- and single-domain grains, respectively. In this study, the detailed magnetic domain structure of a Nd-Fe-B hot-deformed magnet has been studied for the initial magnetization and demagnetization processes by using a soft X-ray magnetic circular dichroism (XMCD) microscopy. The observed magnetization reversal behavior for the initial magnetization process is quite different from that previously considered. The multi-domain states move from grains to grains through the gradual displacement of domain wall passing through many grains, and then the massive domain wall displacement takes place. The latter part of domain wall displacement is similar with that found in the demagnetization process near the coercivity. Moreover, we found that there are several strong pinning sites which are identical for both the initial magnetization and the demagnetization processes.

Three-point bending tests were performed on pure zinc single crystals with different crystal orientations to investigate orientation dependence on bending deformation behavior. With basal planes parallel to the neutral planes, the specimens deformed due to basal slips and formed a gull-shape after deformation. On the other hand, the specimen whose neutral planes are perpendicular to basal planes and neutral axes are perpendicular to [0001] deformed due to second order pyramidal <c + a> slips, {1012} twinning and basal slips within {1012} twins, displaying a V-shape. Bending deformation behavior of pure zinc single crystals was found to show strong orientation dependence. Also, bending deformation behavior of pure zinc single crystals was found to differ from that of pure magnesium single crystals when the neutral plane and neutral axis are respectively perpendicular to basal planes and [0001].

Porous aluminum is lightweight and has good shock absorption properties. Therefore, by joining thermoplastic resin, which has been widely used in recent years, to porous aluminum, it is possible to achieve both strength and weight reduction while providing shock absorption properties. In this study, bonding of porous aluminum and a polycarbonate plate was performed. The polycarbonate plate was pressed against the heated porous aluminum to bond them. From the tensile test of the bonded specimen, it was found that bonded specimen, which was bonded at 400℃ can achieve higher strength than that at 300℃ owing to the anchor effect. The bonded specimen, which was bonded at 400℃, exhibited fracture at the porous aluminum part, while the bonded specimen, which was bonded at 300℃, exhibited fracture at the bonded surface.