Find out the technological developments, inventions, new materials and dissemination activities developed by the AZTERLAN team.
Influence of Severe Surface Plastic Deformation Induced by Shot Peening on Microstructure and Corrosion Resistance of fine grained 316 L stainless steel
This work investigated the premature failure of a beam reinforcement made of austenitic stainless steel AISI 310 used in the
Failure analysis of an AISI 310 stainless steel beam reinforcement fracture during service in a rolling beam furnace
This work investigated the premature failure of a beam reinforcement made of austenitic stainless steel AISI 310 used in the
Influence of Niobium on the Microstructure of Gray Cast Iron
The final properties of grey cast iron depend on graphite morphology. Additions of certain trace elements can improve or degrade
Artificial Intelligence Based Foundry Process Optimization Technology
The arrival of Industry 4.0 has stimulated a significant increase in the digitalization of foundry plants, driven by the improved
SPT Study of Spheroidal Graphite Degeneration in Cast Iron Components
In nodular cast iron Mg content is one of the main parameters to take into account. Thanks to the addition
Prediction of the internal soundness of the castings directly on the production line. Importance of quality variations
The use of powerful computers has led to develop complex solidification simulation software that go beyond the use of Chorinov
Study of the degeneration of spheroidal graphite in cast iron components by means of Small Punch Test (SPT)
In the present study, an investigation is carried out in which the morphological changes of graphite particles due to the
An innovative secondary aluminium AlSi10MnMg(Fe) for structural components with high ductility requirements
AlSi10MnMg primary aluminum alloy is widely used to manufacture structural components in the automotive market, such as front crash towers,
Industry 4.0 to optimize the HPDC process: how to monitorize and sensorize the HPDC cell
Undeniably, industry 4.0 revolution is reaching every industrial sector and the HPDC foundry could no be less. Gaining control over
Rethinking sustainability of metallic alloys
Advanced metallic materials are complex materials with very different compositions. As they are integrated into components, products and systems, their
Development of New Hybrid Composites for High-Temperature Applications
Nowadays, in the automation and aircraft industries, there is a challenge in minimizing the weight of components of vehicles without
Chemical Composition Effects on the Microstructure and Hot Hardness of NiCrSiFeB Self-Fluxing Alloys Manufactured via Gravity Casting
Ni-Cr-Si-Fe-B self-fluxing alloys are commonly used in hardfacing applications; in addition, they are subjected to conditions of wear, corrosion, and
Small Punch Test on Jominy Bars for High-Throughput Characterization of Quenched and Tempered Steel
Studying the effect of quench and tempering heat treatments on steel, more specifically screening the effect of the austenitizing, quenching,
Graphite Spheroids – The Way they Grow
Graphite spheroids are one of the most intriguing forms of aggregation of graphite. They can be found as natural graphite
Graphite Spheroids – The Place where they are born
In the same way that a building needs a solid foundation to remain firm and stable, graphite requires proper nucleation
Ultrasonic Atomization and L-DED Application of a custom tool steel
The main goal of this work is to manufacture and test a custom L-DED powder for improving wear resistance of