POSSIBILITIES OF USING SOFTWARE TOOL IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS IN THE FIELD OF SURFACE FINISHING AND HEAT TREATMENT

Abstract

Software support may have an important role in the educational process in the field of surface treatment and thermal processing. With the rise of digitalization, software tools have become invaluable means for teaching and learning complex concepts and procedures. These tools enable students to better understand aspects of surface treatment and thermal processing through various simulations. The use of software support in the educational process contributes to improving the quality of teaching in key areas of technical practice. This article provides a broad overview and subsequent comparison of two simulation software programs focused on surface treatments and thermal processing. The article extensively examines the simulation software Thermo-Calc and Nascam. Thermo-Calc and Nascam are software support products for thermodynamic calculations and microstructure simulations in the field of surface treatment and thermal processing. Their high precision, flexibility, and above-average performance make them indispensable tools for enhancing the educational process with potential industrial applications. Thermo-Calc is sophisticated software designed for thermodynamic and phase diagram calculations in materials engineering and materials science. Nascam is software designed for simulations of material microstructures and mechanical properties. The result of this publication was to compare two simulation software programs and determine which one is more suitable for implementation in the educational process.