Computer simulation of induction hardening

The computer simulation of electromagnetic, thermodynamic and microstructural transformations in the treated workpiece is usually recommended for the exact definition of working parameters in process planning of the induction hardening processes. A special simulation program has been developed for the axially symmetric workpieces. The simulation program performance has been tested by the simulation of one case of induction hardening of cylindrical workpiece made from the 42CrMo4 steel grade. The measured values of surface hardness and hardening depths have been compared with the specified values and the good conformity of the simulated values with the experimental ones values has been observed.