Microstructure and Properties Evolution of 7075 Al alloy in Hot Rolling and Short Process Heat Treatment

7075 aluminum alloy is widely used in the aerospace field because of its low density, high specific strength, high fracture toughness, and good machinability. This paper systematically studied the evolution of the microstructure and properties of 7075 aluminum alloy at different temperatures. Based on the rolling and heat treatment process, a short process of rolling and heat treatment is proposed, which can significantly improve the properties. The study found that the nano‐phases were distributed in a “streamline‐like” or “lip‐like” shape after rolling. When the rolling temperature was below 550°C, the phases were mainly Al7Cu2Fe, the grain size did not change significantly, and shear bands appeared inside the grains. When rolled at 600°C, the grains coarsened significantly and the shear bands became longer, resulting in overburning and cracking. The broken phases were smoothed when rolled at 550°C. It was observed that the nano‐phases became larger. Due to the strain‐strengthening effect, the UTS increase by 6% with little change in elongation. In industrial production, direct aging treatment after high‐temperature rolling can reduce energy consumption and improve production efficiency.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.