Heat treating processes can cover many different steps depending on whether the material is a steel, Al-alloy, Ti-alloy or something else. The research addresses how the individual steps in the thermal cycle can be optimized or how new processes can be developed. This could include the steps austenitization, solution treatment, sub-zero treatment, ageing, tempering etc.
Notice, we have a dedicated research track for “quenching”. It could also involve thermomechanical processes and processes where atmosphere control is crucial. In a nutshell, any kind of thermal process for metallic components where properties are tailored by controlled microstructural changes using heat! We rely on state-of-the-art in-situ techniques and can simulate any type of process.
Current and pending projects & other activities
Carbide dissolution during austenitization (related to vacuum carburizing)
