Graz University of Technology - Institute of Materials Science and Welding
The Institute develops materials for aircraft structures and simulates the processing of materials for both aircraft structures and turbines. Furthermore, materials evolution during processing to both optimise processes and final mechanical properties are described. The Institute also focuses on the specific joining processes for aircraft parts.
Technologies and competences
Core competences are numerical (FEM) and physical (Gleeble 3800, dilatometer, etc.) process simulation, materials modelling (precipitations, grain structure), materials development (creep resistant steels) as well as joining and welding (friction stir welding, electron beam welding, etc.).
Fields of Activity | Research | Development | Production |
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Aircraft (complete) | |||
Aircraft structures and parts | yes |
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Engines | |||
Cabin interiors and furnishing (incl. cargo hold) | |||
Materials and manufacturing technologies | yes |
yes |
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Cockpit equipment and aircraft electronics | |||
Systems | |||
Air traffic infrastructure and air traffic control applications | |||
Ground test and training equipment | |||
Airport infrastructure |
Products and services in aviation
- materials modelling of nickel-based super alloys during forging
- materials modelling of Ti64 and TiAl intermetallics during forging
- development of Sc alloyed aluminium alloys
- process simulation of sheet production of 7xxx aluminium alloys