Assessing the influence of crystallographic orientation, stress and local deformation on magnetic domains using electron backscatter diffraction and forescatter electron imaging.

The magnetic properties of non-oriented electrical steel (NOES) used in an electrical engine play an important role in the transformation process from electric to mechanic energy. In this process the NOES is subjected to cyclic loading and strong tensile forces. Until now the dependence of the magnetic properties with respect to a through stress changing microstructure is not fully understood.