A simulation program for the calculation of forming processes in a bar and wire mill is introduced. The description of the process chain starts with re-heating, runs through different forming steps, finishing with cooling down to room temperature. Besides temperature and forming conditions the microstructure development of austenite is calculated with local resolution. The analysis of the phase transformation delivers the phase fractions and their properties, which allows a prediction of the mechanical properties of the product. The program is based on modules, therefore it can reflect any mill configuration. The efficiency of the program is demonstrated on two steel grades, its variability is confirmed by the use of different cooling strategies.
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