Main tests that can be performed on metal and polymeric materials and on welded or glued joints:
- tensile and compression tests;
- determination of Young’s modulus (E) using a monoaxial extensometer;
- 3-and 4-point bending tests;
- fatigue tests
- hardness tests (Vickers micro hardness and Vickers, Rockwell hardness);
- preparation of metallographic samples;
- micrographic / macrographic analyses on ferrous and non-ferrous alloys;
- determination of the chemical composition of metal alloys;
- measurement of surface roughness;
- analysis of painted surfaces (thickness, adhesion);
- artificial aging tests in climatic chamber, with temperature and humidity control;
- salt spray tests;
- UV aging tests.
Main welding equipment:
- shielded metal arc welding machine;
- MIG / MAG welding machines;
- TIG welding machine;
- resistance welding machine (RSW);
- Friction Stir Welding converted milling machine;
Main equipment for making glued joints:
- sandblaster for surface preparation;
- plasma reactor for surface activation;
- cross-linking oven;
- alignment and fixing templates.
Locations
- Genoa Headquarters - Via Opera Pia 15
Researchers
- Carla Gambaro
- Enrico Lertora
- Chiara Mandolfino
Research themes
- Technologies and materials for manufacturing
