  In the present investigation, a strongly bonded strip of an
aluminium-magnesium based alloy AA5086 is successfully produced through
accumulative roll bonding (ARB). A maximum of up to eight passes has been used
for the purpose. Microstructural characterization using electron backscatter
diffraction (EBSD) technique indicates the formation of submicron sized
(~200-300 nm) subgrains inside the layered microstructure. The material is
strongly textured where individual layers possess typical FCC rolling texture
components. More than three times enhancement in 0.2% proof stress (PS) has
been obtained after 8 passes due to grain refinement and strain hardening
