This novel and advanced experience allows students to complete their dual vocational training with a temporary stage in a technology center that facilitates the acquisition of new skills and innovation dynamics in specific technical areas.
On the 2nd of June took place in Ajalvir (Madrid) the kick-off meeting of the HardALU Project (H2020-SMEINST-2-2014: 674 539) led by Hornos y Metales S.A., in which the metallurgical technical center IK4-AZTERLAN is actively involved. The goal of the project is the development and further launch to the market of a fluidized bed technology for the heat treatment of aluminum engine blocks and other aluminum components for the automotive sector produced by high pressure die casting (HPDC).
A total of 93 technicians from 45 different companies have taken part in this technical working frame held at IK4-AZTERLAN on the 4th of June.
A total of 82 technicians from 38 companies have taken part in this technical working frame held at IK4-AZTERLAN on the 2nd of June.
This important initiative is linked with one of the research lines of IK4-Azterlan, directly related to the hot stamping technology. Specialists from the technical centre have shared with the emergency services the main characteristics of the Ultra High Strength Steels (UHSS) increasingly used in a wide range of components from the body in white of passenger vehicles. The working session has allowed sharing advanced knowledge about these new materials which will help to define more effective and safer rescue protocols in case of car crash accidents.