Find out the technological developments, inventions, new materials and dissemination activities developed by the AZTERLAN team.
The foundry processes. From Art to Science
The manufacture of cast components is a complex process that involves a large number of variables. Additionally, to obtain a
Effect of Powder Reuse on Powder Characteristics and Properties of DED Laser Beam Metal Additive Manufacturing Process with Stellite® 21 and UNS S32750
In this work, the influence of powder reuse up to three times on directed energy deposition (DED) with laser processing
Main novelties of Smitheries and Foundry Industry BREF document
After the draft of the upcoming BREF for Smitheries and Foundry Industry has been published, foundry companies have the opportunity
Overlay Dilution Prevention Method in a Single Step L-DED Process
L-DED presents an interesting approach for the surface modification of standard structural steel with stainless steel. By employing L-DED to
Influence of LP-DED speed (LMD vs EHLA) on corrosion behavior of single layer CRA overlays in marine environments
Corrosion Resistant Alloys (CRA) are high-cost materials but very useful in aggressive environments because of their excellent corrosion resistance, thanks
A comparative study of graphite growth in cast iron
Fe-C-Si alloys show good properties such as castability, appropriate mechanical properties, thermal stability, good heat conductivity and damping capacity, that
Inconel 718 Hybrid Laser-Based Directed Energy Deposition and Wrought Component Characterization through Small Punch Test
The combination of wrought materials and laser-based directed energy deposition (DED-LB) is being increasingly used for manufacturing new and repairing
Diagnosis – BREF for the Smitheries and Foundries Industry
Sustainability and environment Smitheries and Foundry Industry BREF Diagnosis Do you know the positioning of your plant regarding the upcoming
DIGITAL PASSPORT – Access to manufacturing data traceability of castings
Intelligent Manufacturing DIGITAL PASSPORT Part by part traceability of castings manufacuring process Multi-platform digital solution for the quality control of
Ad hoc development of metallic powders for the application of single-layer L-DED coatings
In recent years, L-DED (Laser Directed Energy Deposition) technology has become an interesting additive manufacturing process to modify the surface
New strategies for refilling single-layer stainless steel on nodular cast iron
Con objetivo de mejorar la resistencia al desgaste y a la corrosión en las piezas de fundición sin incrementar su
Graphite in Cast Iron – From Carbon Atom to Graphite Spheroid
The momentous research efforts directed to the understanding of nucleation and subsequent crystallization of graphite, and related solidification phenomena was
Improvement of the Metallurgical Quality of Ductile Iron in Heating Pouring Units through Appropriate inoculation
The metallurgical quality of ductile iron is strongly affected by the nucleation potential of the metal. Silicates, oxides, sulfides and
Effect of phosphorus on intermediate temperature embrittlement of high silicon
Spheroidal graphite cast irons can be susceptible to intermediate temperature embrittlement at temperatures between 350°C and 500°C. It has been
SENTINEL® – Predictive control of manufacturing process by means of Artificial Intelligence
INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING SENTINEL® Predictive control of the manufacturing process of metallic components. Ensure the efficiency and the outcome of your
Improvement of the Wear Resistance and Particle Emissions of Hypereutectic Grey Cast Iron through Targeted Metallurgical Refinement
The control of automotive brake dust emissions released into the atmosphere has become a significant priority for Europe and in