Find out the technological developments, inventions, new materials and dissemination activities developed by the AZTERLAN team.
Improved precision in grain size prediction by thermal analysis and statistical analysis in aluminium castings
Primary AlSi10MnMg alloy is the most widely used alloy for manufacturing of vacuum assisted high pressure die castings (VPDC) with
Microstructural features of primary and secondary ductile high pressure die casting alloys for the automotive industry
Primary AlSi10MnMg alloy is the most widely used alloy for manufacturing of vacuum assisted high pressure die castings (VPDC) with
Effect of microalloying element addition on the microstructure, mechanical and corrosion behaviour of A356 secondary alloy with 0.30% Fe
This work investigated how trace additions of Mn, Cr and V affect the morphologies of harmful BETA-AlFe5Si intermetallics, mechanical properties
Insertable riser base, sand mould, moulding device consisting of the insertable riser base and the sand mould, and method for producing the moulding device
The riser base is an insert produced by manual moulding or by blowing an insulating or exothermal composition, comprising hollow
Residual stress application for fatigue life improvement
The increase on the fatigue life of components that are subjected to cyclic loads often motivates an over-sizing of their
IK4-AZTERLAN works on developing high-performance moulding technologies for steel casting components
A research team from IK4-AZTERLAN has been working alongside a group of companies on a significant innovative project designed to
Plough share tip, process and sand mould for the production thereof
The tip has at least one leading edge and is secured to the forwardmost part of a plough share. Starting
Effect of Carbon Equivalent and Alloying Elements on the Tensile Properties of Superfine Interdendritic Graphite Irons
Recently, it was demonstrated that the tensile strength of gray iron of average 4% Carbon Equivalent can be increased to
Kinetics of graphite expansion during eutectic solidification of cast iron
The paper introduces a new linear displacement analysis (LDA)/thermal analysis (TA) experimental device for measuring linear displacement during the solidification
Interface characterization of aluminium casting reinforced steel inserts
During the last years, new technologies have been developed in order to reduce the environmental pollution and preserve resources. For
Graphite and Solid Fraction Evolutions during Solidification of Nodular Cast Irons
Ductile iron casting production is strongly affected by austenite and graphite distribution obtained after the solidification process. At the same
As-cast high silicon ductile irons with optimised mechanical properties and remarkable fatigue properties
The present work shows a comparative study regarding the mechanical properties of 25 as cast ferritic ductile iron alloys, nine
Superfine graphite gray cast iron: high ultimate tensile strength combined with low hardness
Nowadays there are many alloys in the market that can satisfy the required physical and mechanical properties for a given
As Cast ductile iron Crankshafts with improved mechanical properties
Current understanding about the influence of several alloying elements on mechanical properties of steels and cast irons and more precisely
Ductile iron castings fabricated using metallic moulds
The features and suitability of high requirements ductile iron castings production using metallic moulds have beenstudied in the present work.
Ausferritic structures by means of controlled cooling
La fundición esferoidal con matriz ausferrítica, posee propiedades mecánicas superiores a las aleaciones ferrítico/perlíticas convencionales. Tomando como base su excelente