Cindal I+D puede simular parámetros tales como reducciones de laminación o condiciones de recocido para conseguir el rendimiento deseado durante el procesamiento de nuestros clientes. Nuestro conocimiento de las características de diferentes aleaciones nos permite identificar rápidamente la aleación correcta y simular la ruta termomecánica para definir el proceso industrial dependiendo de las características mecánicas requeridas en el producto final.

Our laboratory is equipped to carry out the complete analysis of materials of different aluminum alloys. By combining our knowledge of microstructures with the latest analysis equipment, we can help you identify the best material and process to achieve your application.

Our materials teams allow us to complete different types of tests:

– Comprehensive analysis of primary aluminum

– Assurance of analytical quality

– Analysis of heavy metals (Compliance with FDA / CONEG regulations)

– Hydrogen content in aluminum

– Calibration of optical emission spectrometers and performance tests.

Cindal R&D metallurgical facilities allow Aludium to design and monitor aluminum manufacturing processes. They also allow us to gain a solid understanding of how aluminum structures can be optimized.

The Cindal R&D pilot plant allows us to simulate rolling procedures and different heat treatments. Using these resources, we can quickly evaluate innovative processes.

Our metallographic laboratory focuses on surface and microstructural characterization. We use a full range of research tools, including optical and stereomicroscopes and electron microscopes (SEM). We can perform energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) microanalysis to provide information on the composition of the material examined.

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These range from destructive testing to drawing testing to testing non-destructive as optical systems to measure deformation and crack propagation. Our full range of assays enables us to develop analyzes for the highly diversified market and applications where Aludium products are used.

Aludium’s Cindal R&D specialists are prepared to evaluate, explain and interpret the results of our investigations. We can accompany our research reports with practical recommendations for new and existing solutions.

Cindal R&D has a very deep knowledge of lubricants and tribology (including those used in hydraulic systems) for continuous casting, hot rolling, cold rolling, gloss and foil.

We have worked for years with the best lubricant suppliers in the world. Our team can provide technical support and help you select and define the best formulas for your processes.

Our laboratory instruments and experience allow us to perform a wide range of lubricant tests. In addition to the most common tests, we are able to carry out custom experiments. The results of our tests will provide you with all the information you need to continuously design and improve your lubrication systems.

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We are specialists in analysis compliance of the lubricant with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation. We can also simulate and design oil recovery and filtration systems.

Our techniques include:

– Gas Headspace Chromatography (GC)
– Liquid Chromatography of high performance
– Fourier transform infrared (FTIR)
– Ultra-violet spectroscopy
– Thermo-gravimetry
– Differential calorimetry
– Induction coupled plasma (ICP )
– X-ray fluorescence
– All our services comply with the most demanding international standards (EN, ASTM, …) for each specific experiment.

Cindal R&D is able to provide any type of corrosion test and to evaluate bare or processed aluminum.

This gives our customers the necessary confidence regarding the behavior of the selected aluminum against corrosion for those applications where this requirement is key.

Cindal R&D has extensive experience in the following types of corrosion evaluations:

– Intergranular Corrosion Test (NALMT)
– Exfoliation corrosion test (ASSET and EXCO)
– Salt mist chamber tests (NSTT, AASST, CASST, SWAAT)
– Aging tests (humidity, high temperature, immersion Machu)
– Filiform Corrosion Test
– Tensile Corrosion or Tension Corrosion Test (rings or C-rings, uniaxial carba specimens or T-bars)
– Exposure to marine atmosphere real or artificial.
– Other forms of corrosion such as crevice, abrasion, galvanic pairs.
– Other forms of corrosion such as differential aeration, abrasion, galvanic couples, …
– Our support may include pre-evaluations of the compatibilities of various substances with aluminum, sample preparation (such as painting), tests, metallurgical studies and elaboration of final reports (in Spanish , English and French).

All our corrosion response evaluations are carried out taking into account international standards (ISO, EN, ASTM) for each specific corrosion test.