NAME Laboratory for the integral characterization of fluids and materials

DESCRIPTION

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

ENTITY MANAGING THE ASSET
FUNDACIÓN TEKNIKER
Contact person:
Javier Arzamendi Manterola
javier.arzamendi@tekniker.es