Tensile, bending and compression test;
Fracture mechanics;
Optical and electronical microscopy;
Fatigue test;
Wear test;
Corrosion test;
Thermal analysis;
Rheological test.
New alloys;
Strength Steels for automotive parts;
Metals for electrical applications.
Characterization of metallic powder;
Mechanical and metallurgical characterization of AM parts;
Investigation on corrosion, cavitation erosion and wear resistance of AM parts.
Railway: Contact fatigue and wear analysis of high speed railway wheels;
Automotive & tracks: Analysis and optimization of components and production technologies;
Lightening: study and characterization of new alloys and technologies for weight reduction;
Failure Analysis: Study and characterization of the failure mechanisms of metallic components.
Anti-wear and anti-corrosion coating;
Kolsterization®;
Cold Spray and Warm Spray for repairing steel components;
Welding: Study of conventional and innovative welding technologies for aluminum alloy.
Life Cycle Assessment di componenti automotive;
Trasformazione delle scorie da EAF e produzione coprodotto acciaio.
Confronto con i trattamenti standard;
Aumento di densità della lega dopo US;
Modifica della microstruttura.
Mold filling and solidification of castings and ingots;
Heat treatments;
Development of innovative simulation techniques;
Solidification.
Study of ancient metallurgical techniques;
Study of ancient findings and conservation methods;
Experimental reproduction of techniques and artefacts.
Microstructure; Coatings; Mechanical properties; Steel and cast iron; Non ferrous alloys