Find out the technological developments, inventions, new materials and dissemination activities developed by the AZTERLAN team.
Failure Analysis Based Redesign of Furnace Conveyor System Components: A Case Study
Any manufacturing equipment designed from scratch requires a detailed follow-up of the performance for the first units placed in service
Chunky graphite in spheroidal graphite iron: Review of recent results and definition of an predicting index
Graphite degeneracy in heavy-section spheroidal graphite cast irons is mostly associated with the formation of chunky graphite which consists of
Relation between the damping capacity and tensile strength of alloyed nodular cast irons for braking system components
The automotive industry has been conducting researches and continuously improving components aiming to decrease their weight maintaining high mechanical properties
Compositional Modification of Tool Steel to Improve Its Wear Resistance
The high hardness property of hot working steel is not always an advantage as several defects can occur, which reduce
Spent foundry sand valorization in construction sector through the validation of high-performance applications
Disposal of spent foundry sand (SFS) is one of the most pressing environmental concerns the metal casting industry faces nowadays.
The Influence of Alloying Elements on Damping Capacity of Nodular Cast Irons for Braking System Components
The brake noise is one of the highest incidences of complaints from OEM’s customers, causing problems such as passenger disappointment
Microstructural Tuning of a Laser-Cladding Layer by Means of a Mix of Commercial Inconel 625 and AISI H13 Powders
The aim of this work is to evaluate the microstructural evolutions developed by mixing a corrosion-resistant and high-performance material with
Growth of spheroidal graphite on nitride nuclei: disregistry and crystallinity during early growth
The graphite phase resulting from the stable solidification of iron-carbon-silicon alloys can have a variety of morphologies, from lamellar to
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 occur in a wide range
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 as wheels and steering knuckles
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 a function of the wall
A Quick Cycle Time Sensitivity Analysis of Boron Steel Hot Stamping
Several vehicle platforms involving the hot stamping of manufactured parts are launched every year. Mass production represents a key step
Some paradoxical observations about spheroidal graphite degeneracy
Differential thermal analysis experiments have been performed on samples machined from Y2-blocks cast with different high-silicon spheroidal graphite irons. Depending
A reliable machining process by means of intensive use of modelling and process monitoring: approach 2025
This paper covers three significant aspects. Firstly, a global approach to manufacture high-added value components is presented. This process involves
Cast components in super duplex alloys-intercomparison between bench moulding and 3D printing
This research work is focused on the application of sand moulds made with 3D printing technology to manufacture super duplex
Effect of Silicon and Graphite Degeneration on High-Temperature Oxidation of Ductile Cast Irons in Open Air
The use of high silicon ductile irons is increasing as they offer some advantages with respect to conventional pearlitic–ferritic grades