Evaluation of results

From the lab to the market process

Advanced lab-scale characterization of specimens and prototypes

We assess and evaluate each of the prototypes developed to ensure their optimization and performance as a final product. To make it happen, we have an advanced scale sample laboratory that tests the effectiveness of the designs at different levels.

  • Standard and customized mechanical tests (tensile, bending, compression) under different environments and temperatures (-100 to +1100 ºC)
  • Fatigue tests: evaluation of fatigue life (SN curves, e-N, staircase method, Goodman diagrams, Haigh diagrams) and crack propagation kinetics
  • Fracture mechanics: evaluation of fracture toughness by different fracture mechanics approaches (KIc, J-integral and JIc, CTOD) and lab tests specifically developed according to material and part geometry
  • Crash resistance: high strain rate tests and estimation from fracture mechanics
  • Development of thin coatings tailored for different applications: wear or corrosion resistance, improved wettability or hydrophobicity, etc
  • Industrial PVD reactor and lab scale PVD reactor: PVD: Cathodic Arc Evaporation (filtered, pulsed and DC), PVD: RF magnetron sputtering, Pulsed injection MOCVD, Glow discharge deposition, Plasma polymerization, Ion implantation
  • Surface Analysis (AFM)
  • Surface Profiling 
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  • Eurecat facilities and RMIT’s Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility (RMMF)
  • Microscopy techniques: Optical microscopy, Confocal and focal variation topography (100 to 1500X) for determination of 2D and 3D roughness parameters.
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM and FE-SEM) with chemical and microstructural characterization techniques (EDS, FIB, EDX, EBSD) and microtesting machine coupled SEM to perform in-situ fracture tests.
  • Transmission Electron Microcopy.
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  • Tribological tests: coefficient of friction, wear rates, impact wear, tribocorrosion and lubricant behavior. Abrasive wear tests, Multiple impact tests, Contact fatigue and fretting

  • Surface inspection and surface integrity

  • Corrosion: CASS, NSS tests, cyclic corrosion test, humidity test, galvanic corrosion, exfoliation, pitting corrosion, potentiostat studies, biocorrosion, tests tailored to customer specification.
  • Degradation: Light Exposure and Weathering Testing (Xenotest)
  • Chemical composition analysis: Spectro, Leco (C, S, N and O).
  • Dilatometry: TA Instruments DIL805A/D quench dilatometer: CCT, TTT curves on bulk or sheet metal, Reproduction of thermomechanical cycles, recrystallization, phase change, Cp determination.
  • X-Ray analysis (𝜇CT)
  • Thermo-mechanical sheet metal forming: hot stamping and press hardening
  • Cold sheet forming, punching and cutting
  • Possibility of adapting customer tools and custom-built rigs, tool surface and performance
  • Mechanical (100 t) and hydraulic (150 t) presses, Continuous roller hearth furnace, up to 400 x 300 mm blanks, Batch furnaces, Measurement and imaging equipment, incl. thermal imaging
  • Eurecat facilities and RMIT’s Micro Nano Research Facility(MNRF) 
  • Evaluation of local mechanical properties (hardness, Young’s modulus, yield stress) and residual stresses
  • Determination of properties of isolated phases in multiphase materials

Performance Assessment capabilities

This is what JRU can provide you

Buckling response and lattice structures
Micromechanical evaluation of powders and parts
Advanced microstructural characterization of WC powders
Static and dynamic testing with advanced monitoring techniques of topologically optimized parts

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Virtual Design
Materials & processing capabilities
Proofs of concept and prototypes
Evaluation of results
Manufacturing and industrial implementation