Dr. Asier Bakedano
“Developing lighter components and alloys at competitive costs is one of the main challenges we are embarked along with our clients.”
Light Materials
The Light Materials team develops new knowledge and technologies to optimize the manufacturing processes of components and structures made of these materials, as well as new alloys that open up new fields of application.
Improved mechanical properties in A356-T6 alloy using ablation technology
Ablation is a technology different enough from casting to ask for a revision of some
Development of a 4.0 strategy aimed at reducing the rejection rate in aluminum foundry
Without a doubt, the industry 4.0 revolution is reaching all industrial sectors and aluminum smelting
Metallic composite material to protect against high velocity projectiles and high energy impacts
Catastrophic failure of structures due to the impact of high-energy waves or high-velocity projectiles can
Grain Size Prediction Model in Aluminium Castings Manufactured by Low Pressure Technology
The grain refinement in a real casting manufactured by Low Pressure Die Casting (LPDC) such
Evaluation of the corrosion resistance of a new AlSi10MnMg(Fe) secondary alloy
In this work the corrosion resistance of a new AlSi10MnMg(Fe) secondary alloy is evaluated as
Development of new secondary alloys for the manufacture of ductile components by means of VHPDC technology
Optimization and implementation of Vacuum High Pressure Die Casting (VPDC or VHPDC) advanced technology is
Experimental and CFD Modeling of the Degree of Eutectic Modification in A356 Silica Sand and Metal-Mold Castings
A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) casting simulation-based optimization approach previously developed was applied in this
Experimental and CFD Modeling of Microshrinkage in A356 Silica Sand Mold Castings
A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) casting simulation-based optimization approach previously developed was applied in this
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of a New Secondary AlSi10MnMg (Fe) Alloy for Ductile High Pressure Die Casting Parts for the Automotive Industry
Primary AlSi10MnMg alloy is the most widely used alloy for manufacturing of vacuum assisted high
Effect of solution heat treatment on gas porosity and mechanical properties in a die cast step test part manufactured with a new AlSi10MnMg(Fe) secondary alloy
The effect of heat treatment on gas porosity and mechanical properties was investigated in a
A new secondary AlSi10MnMg (Fe) Alloy suitable for manufacturing of ductile Aluminium parts by vacuum assisted high pressure die casting technology
Vacuum assisted high pressure die castings (VPDC) with high ductility requirements are usually manufactured with
Efficient recycling of new generation aluminum alloys for the aviation industry.
The aviation industry is constantly evolving so that it can design lighter aircrafts, reduce consumption/emissions