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Prediction of the internal soundness of the castings directly on the production line. Importance of quality variations
The use of powerful computers has led to develop complex solidification simulation software that go beyond the use of Chorinov
SMART YIELD – Solutions for a high yield foundry process
Iron Foundry SMART YIELD Produce more parts with the same amount of metal. Improve your performance, save costs. + 60%
HE:PROTECT – Advanced development of steel materials and components for application in underwater environments
service life improvement HE:PROTECT Advanced development of steel materials and components for acuatic environments. Reduce premature failures caused by Hydrogen
Characterization of the Ratcheting Effect on the Filler Material of a Steel Slag-Based Thermal Energy Storage
Thermocline thermal energy storage systems play a crucial role in enhancing energy efficiency in energy-intensive industries. Among available technologies, air-based
Study of the degeneration of spheroidal graphite in cast iron components by means of Small Punch Test (SPT)
In the present study, an investigation is carried out in which the morphological changes of graphite particles due to the
Magnetic Materials
ADVANCED MATERIALS MAGNETIC MATERIALS Optimization of the magnetic properties of metallic materials for new technological challenges. More information Characterization and
Report: “High quality recycled metals”
Metals are 100% recyclable and their reuse is a standard practice in the metal industry. Rejections, chips, scrap… from products
Fatigue and fracture mechanics
Specialization field Detection, characterization and evolution of fatigue cracks Fatigue and fracture mechanics testing Certification of materials Dynamic testing /
Corrosion and Protection of Metallic Materials
Field of specialization Corrosion and protection of metallic materials Creating components that are more resistant and durable in hostile environments
METALLURGICAL COMPENSATOR – Promoting graphitization in the last stages of solidification
New manufacturing technologies METALLURGICAL COMPESATIVE PRODUCT Promotes late graphitization to ensure the quality of ductile cast iron components >80% reduction
ALU-V® – Vacuum generation system for HPDC manufacturing
Intelligent manufacturing Alu-V® System to extract gases from injected aluminum molds Reduce porosity and defects in parts manufactured by HPDC.
RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION
FEATURED TEST RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION High-precision 2D images to ensure the soundness of metallic components. More information The AZTERLAN radiographic inspection
New high temperature resistant material for building hot-stamping rolling beam furnaces
The ROLLING BEAM furnace combines horizontal and vertical movements of beams to carry steel blanks through the furnace. Thermal fatigue
An innovative secondary aluminium AlSi10MnMg(Fe) for structural components with high ductility requirements
AlSi10MnMg primary aluminum alloy is widely used to manufacture structural components in the automotive market, such as front crash towers,
Industry 4.0 to optimize the HPDC process: how to monitorize and sensorize the HPDC cell
Undeniably, industry 4.0 revolution is reaching every industrial sector and the HPDC foundry could no be less. Gaining control over
Method for preparing a stainless steel additive coating
The present invention refers to a method for obtaining a stainless steel additive coating by deposition in a single coating