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