Find out the technological developments, inventions, new materials and dissemination activities developed by the AZTERLAN team.
Characterization of the Ratcheting Effect on the Filler Material of a Steel Slag-Based Thermal Energy Storage
Thermocline thermal energy storage systems play a crucial role in enhancing energy efficiency in energy-intensive industries. Among available technologies, air-based
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
Magnetic Materials
ADVANCED MATERIALS MAGNETIC MATERIALS Optimization of the magnetic properties of metallic materials for new technological challenges. More information Characterization and
Report: “High quality recycled metals”
Metals are 100% recyclable and their reuse is a standard practice in the metal industry. Rejections, chips, scrap… from products
Fatigue and fracture mechanics
Specialization field Detection, characterization and evolution of fatigue cracks Fatigue and fracture mechanics testing Certification of materials Dynamic testing /
Corrosion and Protection of Metallic Materials
Field of specialization Corrosion and protection of metallic materials Creating components that are more resistant and durable in hostile environments
METALLURGICAL COMPENSATOR – Promoting graphitization in the last stages of solidification
New manufacturing technologies METALLURGICAL COMPESATIVE PRODUCT Promotes late graphitization to ensure the quality of ductile cast iron components >80% reduction
ALU-V® – Vacuum generation system for HPDC manufacturing
Intelligent manufacturing Alu-V® System to extract gases from injected aluminum molds Reduce porosity and defects in parts manufactured by HPDC.
RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION
FEATURED TEST RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION High-precision 2D images to ensure the soundness of metallic components. More information The AZTERLAN radiographic inspection
New high temperature resistant material for building hot-stamping rolling beam furnaces
The ROLLING BEAM furnace combines horizontal and vertical movements of beams to carry steel blanks through the furnace. Thermal fatigue
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
Method for preparing a stainless steel additive coating
The present invention refers to a method for obtaining a stainless steel additive coating by deposition in a single coating
Hydrogen permeation assessment
ADVANCED CHARACTERIZATION HYDROGEN PERMEATION ASSESSMENT A key study to develop materials and coatings that are more resistant to hydrogen embrittlement
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