X-Pact® Microstructure Property Model
Challenges
- Prediction, monitoring and control of mechanical properties
Solution
- Online and offline calculation of mechanical properties (yield strength, tensile strength, elongation to fracture) and microstructure
- Simulator for product development using X-Pact® Pass Schedule Calculation (PSC®) and X-Pact® Cooling Section Control
- Microstructure target cooling allows to aim for mechanical properties to keep properties constant over strip length
Technical advantages
- Reduced number of material samples and quicker release of strips/plates
- Reduction of product development time (study influence of alloys and process parameter)
Quality
- Material properties and micro- structure as planned
- Save time and laboratory cost due to less material samples
Efficiency
- Optimized production schedule saves alloying costs
Productivity
- Less production losses due to failed mechanical properties due to online control of mechanical properties



