NAME Laboratory for the integral characterization of fluids and materials
Laboratory for the integral characterization of fluids (oils, taladrin, water based emulsion) and grinding materials (grinding wheels, material to be ground). This characterization covers the evaluation of the physical-chemical and mechanical properties of fluids and materials, as well as their tribological performance in use. These studies provide a background for the development of improvement strategies focused on the use of more efficient and long-term fluids and materials, whether new products or commercia
FIELDS OF APPLICATION
Grinding and finishing technologies
MOST OUTSTANDING EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS
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Laboratory for material characterization (mechanical and surface properties, corrosion resistance, microstructure, residual tensions,...)
Laboratory for the study of grinding materials. The available equipment allows an integral evaluation of the processed material through the analysis of the mechanical, surface and microstructural properties.
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Laboratory for the integrated characterization of physical, chemical and thermal properties of grinding fluids. (Viscosity, thermal conductivity, spectroscopy...)
Laboratory with all the equipment and instruments for the physical, chemical and thermal characterization of grinding fluids. This equipment allows for the determination of the properties of new fluids as they are in use, which allows the establishment of quality control strategies for these fluids, as well as the assessment of new developments.
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Tribological testing laboratory (friction and wear) for fluid/material system evaluation
Laboratory for the study and characterization of the tribological system (fluid/material) through the study of superficial phenomena from a tribological point of view, including friction and wear.
SERVICES OFFERED BY THE ASSET
Corrosive effect of grinding fluids
Study of the impact of the use of grinding fluids on the corrosive process of adjacent parts
Development of new grinding fluids
Design and characterization of new formulations based on the selective additivation of the fluid. Selection of additive strategies and physical-chemical characterization of the fluid
Effect of cooling on tribo-thermo-mechanical grinding behaviour
Tribological evaluation of the effect of the proposed new refrigerants. Material analysis and process parameter
Efficiency and durability of grinding fluids and grinding wheels
Evaluation of the friction and wear behaviour of fluids and grinding wheels in grinding operations
In-situ regeneration of the cooling fluid
Definition and development of new filtration technologies for the regeneration of coolant and metal working fluids
Replacement of conventional formulations in special grinding processes
Replacement of oil-based coolant by a cost-effective water-based formulation for grinding special materials
Research for machining waste sludges recovery
Definition of recovery techniques and new uses for the sludge obtained during the machining process, transformation into new chemical precursors.
Training and updating of experts
Specialized training courses for new professionals and for updating professionals to new technologies.
ENTITY MANAGING THE ASSET
Contact person:
Javier Arzamendi Manterola
javier.arzamendi@tekniker.es