Welcome to the Metallurgy section of our website, where we bridge the gap between the ancient art of metal manipulation and the cutting-edge of technology
Our Department of Metallurgy is dedicated to enhancing and expanding the horizons of metallurgical science, catering to engineers, researchers, and clients who are at the forefront of innovation.
From inception to realization, we’re involved in creating novel metallurgical solutions tailored to our customers’ unique challenges.
Our mission is to make metallurgy not only more efficient but also more economical. Through meticulous research and development, we strive to enhance the performance and cost-effectiveness of metallurgical products.
We specialize in designing and creating bespoke products that cater to specialized requirements, ensuring optimal performance even in the most challenging conditions.
We proactively address and resolve non-conformities, ensuring our products and processes meet the highest standards of quality and reliability, resulting in best practices.
Our department conducts in-depth studies aimed at extending the service life of production tools, emphasizing sustainable and durable metallurgical practices.
Metallurgy department at Halcor is not just about understanding metals; it is about redefining them.
Our successes are amplified through strategic collaborations with Hellenic Research Centre for Metals (ELKEME) and the National Technical University of Athens. This synergy combines practical industry experience with academic research excellence, enabling us to push the boundaries of metallurgy. This effort becomes stronger through collaborations with R&D and metallurgic departments of Viohalco’s group companies.
The content we share is curated for engineers, researchers, and clients seeking to incorporate advanced metallurgical solutions into their projects. Whether your interest lies in the theoretical aspects of metal behavior or the practical application of metallurgy in industry, you’ll find invaluable insights and innovations here.
One of our notable achievements involves the development of High Tensile Brass CW713R. A client approached us with precise specifications for valve guides, in automotive engine, requiring an intricate balance of microstructure and mechanical properties.
Through targeted annealing treatments and the precise calibration of chemical element ratios, we achieved:
For this investigation, expertise knowledge was exchange with Hellenic Research Centre for Metals (ELKEME). Software programs were used in order to simulate phase diagrams and define the effect of every chemical element content to microstructure alterations as the temperature decrease. In order to verify the results, trials were conducted with the use of laboratory annealing furnaces depending to heat treatment temperature.
This project exemplifies our dedication to fulfilling and exceeding the special requirements of our clients, marking a significant milestone in custom metallurgical solutions.
Read about a case study solution in the automotive industry, where we developed High Tensile Brass CW713R to meet precise valve guide specifications. Through innovative annealing treatments, collaboration with Hellenic Research Centre for Metals (ELKEME), advanced simulations, and rigorous trials, we delivered a custom solution that exceeded expectations.
Focus on understanding how metals behave at the atomic and microstructural levels. By examining crystal structures, grain sizes, and defects, knowledge of physical, mechanical and electrical properties of products can be gained, enable us, to create special products for specific applications.
Modification of products through thermomechanical processes, by heating and cooling products, their physical and mechanical properties can be modified. Additionally, combining different chemical elements can create special alloys. These alloys exhibit improved characteristics, such as corrosion resistance or durability. For instance, naval brass blends iron’s strength with tin’s corrosion resistance, making it ideal for parts used in sea environments and construction materials.
Corrosion mechanisms explanation enables us to provide solutions to combat it and therefore, contribute to extending materials lifespan via microstructure alterations through heat treatment or modify chemical composition by increasing elements acting as corrosion inhibitors.
If you’re looking to explore the vast possibilities of metallurgy, we invite you to connect with us. Whether your project requires in-depth research, product development, or process improvement.
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