Austenitization (hardening to austenite)

To improve the mechanical properties of the metal, the austenitization process is used at a temperature of 1050-1100 degrees. It is most often used for welded joints of steam pipelines made of austenitic steel.

Austenitization goals:
• obtaining a homogeneous austenite structure;
• improving the mechanical properties of steel (especially ductility);
• reducing the level of residual welding stresses (by 70-80%).