Find out the technological developments, inventions, new materials and dissemination activities developed by the AZTERLAN team.
Mechanical and microstructural characterization of HIP joints of a simplified prototype of the ITER NHF First Wall Panel
The blanket of ITER protects the vacuum vessel from neutrons and other energetic particles produced in the fusion plasma. Each
Combined effects of cooper and tin at intermediate level of manganese on the structure and properties of as-cast nodular graphite cast iron
Copper, manganese and tin are commonly used as pearlite promoter elements in cast irons. A number of studies have been
Reexamination of crystal growth theory of graphite in iron-carbon alloys
Most analysis of graphite morphology in cast iron-carbon alloys is performed on samples cooled to room temperature. This raises the
Effect of Tin on the Phase Transformations of Cast Irons
Copper, manganese and essentially tin are used as alloying elements for obtaining cast irons with a fully pearlitic matrix in
On the Influence of Cryogenic Steps on Heat Treatment Processes
Although treatments at cryogenic temperatures have been known for decades, these processes are still far from being common in industry.
Statistical Study to Evaluate the Effect of Processing Variables on Shrinkage Incidence During Solidification of Nodular Cast Irons
The study of shrinkage incidence variations in nodular cast irons is an important aspect of manufacturing processes. These variations change
Effect of Silicon on the Metastable Eutectic Temperature of Fe–C–Si Alloys
In previous studies, the process parameters to obtain ausferritic ductile iron in as-cast conditions by means of engineered cooling were
Kinetics of Nucleation and Growth of Graphite at Different Stages of Solidification for Spheroidal Graphite Iron
The importance of the nucleation and growth phenomena that controls the solidification of castings on the mechanical properties and soundness
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 pressure die castings (VPDC) with
Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) Alternative Material for High-Performance Applications
Austempered ductile iron (ADI) grades are standardized, and the requirements of current international standards (EN 1564-12/ASTM A897-15) are given terms
On the Crystallization of Compacted and Chunky Graphite from Liquid Multicomponent Iron-Carbon-Silicon-Based Melts
Extensive SEM work was carried out on deep-etched specimens to reveal the evolution of compacted and chunky graphite in magnesium-modified
Active Mg Estimation Using Thermal Analysis: A Rapid Method to Control Nodularity in Ductile Cast Iron Production
Appropriate nodularity in ductile iron castings is strongly associated with the presence of high enough not combined Mg dissolved in
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 step test part manufactured by
Investigation of Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Quenchable High-Strength Steels in Hot Stamping
The interfacial heat transfer coefficient (IHTC) is determined in the industrial range of contact pressure applied during the hot stamping
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 primary AlSi10MnMg alloy. However, secondary
High performance cast parts. Advanced feeding systems for metallurgical optimization
Foundry sector, as a whole, has incorporated relevant technological advances into productive processes. Nevertheless, the specific field of feeding system