Find out the technological developments, inventions, new materials and dissemination activities developed by the AZTERLAN team.
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,
High entropy alloys: ¡Long life to chaos¡
When we study the materials present on earth we realize that these are the balanced result after millions of years
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
Explaining Industry 4.0 to my Grandma
Nowadays it is really easy that some kind of Anglicism or strange word generated abroad comes to our ears and,
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
Statistical study to determine the effect of carbon, silicon, nickel and other alloying elements on the mechanical properties of as-cast ferritic ductile irons
There is a great interest in fully ferritic ductile irons due to their structural homogeneity, remarkable ductility and good response
Procedure for predicting the mechanical properties of pieces obtained by casting
Procedure that enables future mechanical properties to be determined based on real-time observation of the process variables; that allows an
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
New Furan no-bake binders to reduce the formaldehyde emission levels in the processes
The emissions of hazardous substances generated by the use of chemical binders represent today one of the most urgent challenges
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
AZTERLAN. A Metallurgy Research Center to support the industry
It is not easy to gather in a brief blog post the intense activity performed in the last year by