Find out the technological developments, inventions, new materials and dissemination activities developed by the AZTERLAN team.
Solidification of Superfine Graphite Iron Revealed by Interrupted solidification Experiments
The tensile strength of near-eutectic grey iron can be increased from 230–300 to 300–345 MPa, without a significant increase in
On the Nucleation of Graphite in Lamellar Graphite Cast Iron
Extensive research on graphite nucleation in lamellar graphite irons was conducted over the years, with many theories, more or less
On the crystallization of graphite from liquid iron-carbon-silicon Melts
Extensive SEM work was carried out on deep etched specimens to reveal the evolution of graphite shape in Fe–C–Si alloys
Understanding compacted graphite iron solidification through interrupted solidification experiments
While the manufacture of compacted graphite (CG) iron castings has seen significant expansion over the recent years, the growth of
Effect of Cu, Mn and Sn on pearlite growth kinetics in as-cast ductile irons
In a previously published work, pearlite growth in cast irons was investigated and it was claimed that growth kinetics of
On the stable eutectic solidification of iron-carbon-silicon alloys
Extensive effort was expanded to elucidate the growth and morphology of the stable eutectic grains during early solidification of continuous
Microstructure of As-cast Ferritic-pearlitic Nodular Cast Irons
A review of past works on the formation of ferrite and pearlite in nodular cast iron is proposed. The effects
Influence of deep cryogenic treatment routes on the mechanical behaviour of a Cr-Mo-V hot work tool steel
Cryogenic treatments have shown a remarkable potential for improving the in-service performance of many tool steels despite the lack of
An innovative predictive system of metallurgical defect in iron castings, in real manufacturing time
En las empresas de fundición es habitual la utilización de herramientas de simulación numérica, con el fin de reducir el
Study of Strontium fading in Al-Si-Mg and Al-Si-Mg-Cu alloy by thermal analysis
The production of high quality parts for automotive and aircraft industries requires both improved melt processing and effective control tools
New As-Cast Ductile Iron Raises Bar for Properties
Ductile iron has a wide range of mechanical properties, depending on its metallic matrix. The material can replace cast and
Heat treatment optimisation of secondary AlSi10MnMg(Fe) test parts fabricated by vacuum assisted high pressure die casting technology
Primary AlSi10MnMg alloy is the most widely used alloy for manufacturig of vacuum assisted high pressure die castings (VPDC) with
Effect of microstructure and casting defects on the mechanical properties of secondary AlSi10MnMg(Fe) test parts manufactured by vacuum assisted high pressure die casting technology
Primary AlSi10MnMg alloy is widely used for manufacturing of high ductility VPDC castings. This alloy combines low Fe with high
Processing Thickness Window for As-cast Ausferritic Castings
A process to obtain ausferritic as-cast microstructures through engineered cooling after solidification (without heat treatment) was developed in previous studies
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
Understanding Superfine Graphite Iron Solidification Through Interrupted Solidification Experiments
The tensile strength of near-eutectic gray iron can be increased from 230–300 to 300–345MPa, without a significant increase in hardness,