Study of the effect of cold deformation on the austenite formation

We propose a model for predicting the kinetics of cementite dissolution and austenite growth during heating and soaking. This model is applicable to multi component systems and a good agreement between the calculations and experimental data were obtained. This model is coupled with a mechanical module which allows taking into account the various effects of cold deformation on the kinetics of austenite formation during heating and soaking. A discussion is made from a 3D microstructural investigation.