The shape recovery properties of an Fe-Mn-Si-Cr-Ni-Co based alloy were studied using compression tests. Analyzed were the elastic recovery (Er), shape recovery (Sr) and total shape recovery (T SR = Er + Sr) measurements as a function of training cycles. The results indicated that 3.3 was the best ratio between height (h o = 20 mm) and diameter (φo = 6 mm) to obtain a homogeneous deformation and defined loading curves. A major contribution of T SR was attributed to shape recovery. In the last training cycle, a T SR = 90 % was obtained, where 25% was attributed to Er.
Shape memory effect; compression test; stainless steel
