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Developing solutions together with our customers<\/h3>\n\n

At Fonderie Ariotti, research and development is driven by the real engineering challenges<\/strong> our customers face. In this update, we share some of the main R&D activities carried out during 2025 and the projects<\/strong> currently underway for 2026. At the same time, we would like to understand which topics are most relevant for you, because collaboration<\/strong> with our customers plays a key role in guiding our future research.<\/p><\/p>\n\n

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Tell us which of our 2025-26 R&D activities you\u2019d like to explore in more depth:<\/h3>\n\n
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  • Advanced mechanical<\/strong> and fatigue<\/strong> characterisation<\/strong> beyond EN 1563<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

  • Optimised ductile<\/strong> iron<\/strong> for low-temperature<\/strong> applications<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

  • Stainless<\/strong> steel<\/strong> cladding<\/strong> for higher corrosion<\/strong> resistance<\/strong> and hardness<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

  • Finite<\/strong> Element<\/strong> Analysis<\/strong> (FEA) & integrated co-design<\/strong> approach<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

  • 3D-printed cores<\/strong> and moulds<\/strong> for complex geometries<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

  • High-temperature<\/strong> oxidation<\/strong> behaviour of cast irons<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

  • Effect of overloads<\/strong> on residual fatigue<\/strong> properties<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

  • Corrosion-fatigue<\/strong> behaviour and cathodic<\/strong> protection<\/strong> studies<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Thanks for your feedback<\/strong>. It helps us align our research with our customers\u2019 needs<\/strong> and collaborate<\/strong> in the same direction.<\/p><\/p>\n\n

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    Research and development activities \u2013 2025<\/strong><\/p><\/h1>\n\n

    At Fonderie Ariotti<\/strong>, research and development activities are focused on improving materials knowledge<\/strong>,process control<\/strong>, and engineering support for customers<\/strong>. In 2025 and 2026, our work has primarily focused, and will continue to focus, on the following topics:<\/p><\/p>\n\n

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    • Improved<\/strong> material performance<\/strong> at low temperature <\/strong>through optimised production process.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

    • Stainless<\/strong> steel<\/strong> cladding<\/strong> for higher corrosion<\/strong> resistance<\/strong> and hardness.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

    • Advanced metallurgical and mechanical characterisation<\/strong> of thick-walled ductile cast iron.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

    • Integration of finite elements analysis <\/strong>for co-design<\/strong> with customers.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

    • Investigation of material behaviour in demanding service conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      Below is an overview of the main activities carried out during 2025, followed by the research projects currently underway for 2026.<\/p>\n\n

      Optimisation of ductile cast iron for low-temperature applications<\/h3>\n\n

      For components operating in low-temperature environments<\/strong>, EN 1563 specifies the grades EN-GJS-400-18-LT<\/strong> and EN-GJS-350-22-LT<\/strong>, which require tensile tests at room temperature and Charpy impact tests at \u201320 \u00b0C and \u201340 \u00b0C<\/strong>.<\/p><\/p>\n\n

      During 2025, we developed an optimised production process<\/strong> aimed at improving the impact performance of these materials. Test samples were cast and machined according to EN 1563, and impact testing was extended to temperatures down to \u201370 \u00b0C<\/strong> to better study the ductile-to-brittle transition behaviour<\/strong>.<\/p><\/p>\n\n

      The optimised process showed significantly improved results, achieving the required mean impact energy even at \u201360 \u00b0C<\/strong>. Tensile tests also demonstrated improved elongation after fracture<\/strong>, confirming the enhanced ductility of the material.<\/p><\/p>\n\n

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