Find out the technological developments, inventions, new materials and dissemination activities developed by the AZTERLAN team.
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
DigiMAT. Digital Materials for the Automotive Industry
Project completed 0% 0 Start date H2020 Funding 830903 Grant agreement number 0 End date Electronics, the Internet of Things
Surface modification of a cast iron with spheroidal graphite using duplex Steel
The improvement of the corrosion resistance of spheroidal graphite iron (FGE) has been achieved through a mixed fusion process with
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
WFO WORLD FOUNDRY SUMMIT 2018 – Post Event Report
The World Foundry Organization (WFO) successfully held the first edition of the World Foundry Summit, on November 8th and 9th in
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
Method for controlling active magnesium in ductile cast iron
The present invention relates to a method for controlling if the amount of active magnesium in a treated melt is
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 a relevant strategic research and development
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
A Comparative Study of Graphite Growth in Cast Iron and in Analogous Systems
Crystallization of graphite during the solidification and cooling of cast iron to room temperature has been the object of relentless,
Rapid determination of nodularity index in ductile cast iron production
One of the most important facts in foundry industry when producing ductile iron castings is the rapid determination of the
The effect of the substitution of silicon by aluminium on the mechanical properties of gray iron
Gray iron, a Fe-C-Si alloy, is one of the most common ferrous alloys used in the metal casting industry. Silicon
Integration of a novel mechanical sand reclamation technology in a steel foundry to maximise SFS valorisation in foundry and construction applications
Spent Foundry Sand (SFS) generation is intrinsic to metal casting processes. Most of the foundries use sand moulds and cores
Solidification and Room Temperature Microstructure of a Fully Pearlitic Compacted Graphite Cast Iron
Compacted graphite cast irons are rapidly developing for they have better mechanical properties than lamellar graphite cast irons and present
Hydrogen Embrittlement Susceptibility of R4 and R5 High-Strenght Mooring Steels in Cold and Warm Seawater
Hydrogen embrittlement susceptibility ratios calculated from slow strain rate tensile tests have been employed to study the response of three