NAME Intelligent platform for tribological characterization of materials and components
Platform of tribological tests at laboratory scale and test benches for a wide range of mechanical components (gears, bearings, brakes, seals, etc). Database of tribological results of a wide variety of components. Intelligent platform for decision making based on those results and comparison with databases. Datadriving modelling
FIELDS OF APPLICATION
Coatings and Surfaces solutions
Design and development of materials
Manufacturing processes
MOST OUTSTANDING EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS
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13 different tribological and tribocorrosion test configurations, including skid/rolling tests, shirt/segment, micro rotatory or reciprocal wear, fretting and rolling tests.
13 different tribo and tribo-corrosion test configurations, including slip / rolling tests, sleeve / segment, micro-rotary or reciprocal wear, fretting and rolling tests.
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Test benches for tribological characterization of gears, seals and bearings
Different Test benches for characterization of durability and life behavior of gears, joints and bearings under test conditions similar to the component working conditions.
SERVICES OFFERED BY THE ASSET
Design of mechanical components based on modeling and characterization of their tribological properties
Material selection and design of mechanical component geometry based on multiscale simulations, tribological characterization databases and validation in test benches adapted to targeted components and working conditions.
ENTITY MANAGING THE ASSET
Contact person:
Aitor Alzaga
aitor.alzaga@tekniker.es