Find out the technological developments, inventions, new materials and dissemination activities developed by the AZTERLAN team.
Classifying and Characterizing Fast Nodular Iron Casting Metallographies by Applying a Similarity Search Method
Currently, society is experiencing a new Artificial Intelligence revolution with the creation of Large Language Models (LLMs). However, these tools
Supporting foundry workers with an AI-based multimodal system tunned using foundry knowledge
Currently, society is experiencing a new Artificial Intelligence revolution with the creation of Large Language Models (LLMs). However, these tools
The couple of advanced Thermal Analysis and casting simulation to predict the component’s soundness directly on the pouring line and before the shake out. The Kasandra® method
The use of powerful computers has led to develop complex simulation solidification software’s based on the use of Chorinov rules.
Influence of Graphite Morphology on the Frequency Response Function of Brake Discs
The automotive industry has evolved hugely in recent years. Components such as brake discs not only ensure the customer safety,
Development of high performance materials and processes for applications under extreme energy conditions
The austenitic stainless steel AISI 310 (25Cr-20Ni) is commonly used for loadbearing and high-temperature applications as it combines elevated strength
Comparative study of the metallurgical quality, microstructure and mechanical properties of primary and secondary AlSi7Mg(Fe)aluminium alloys
The use of secondary aluminium is increasingly being promoted in the automotive industry for environmental reasons. The purpose of this
Keys and tools for Hydrogen Embrittlement minimization during ZnNi plating on Ultra High Strength Steels
Ultra-High Strength Steels (UHSS) are highly used in the aeronautic sector in critical components, like landing gears. For these applications
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
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
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
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