KaizenLab - Care in Quality

03/09/2019

Microstructural analysis of a grey cast iron self-ventilating brake disc.

The images show graphite slats (black colored in the low magnification image) and a perlitic microstructure (in the high magnification image with a Nital 2% chemical etchant).

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25/02/2019

TRAINING COURSE - WELDING COORDINATOR

The training course for Welding Coordinator will begin on 25 March at our laboratory Kaizen Lab.

The course will focus on multiple aspects and issues concerning the figure of the welding coordinator in the management of control, inspection and qualification of welding.

For availability and more information, please send an email to amministrazione@kaizenlab-quality.com or call us at + 390331642782

CORSO DI FORMAZIONE - WELDING COORDINATOR

Il giorno 25 Marzo avrà inizio il corso di formazione per Welding Coordinator presso il nostro laboratorio Kaizen Lab.

Il corso verterà su molteplici aspetti e problematiche concernenti la figura del welding coordinator nella gestione delle attività di controllo, ispezione e qualifica della saldatura.

Per conoscere le disponibilità ed avere maggior informazioni, invia una e-mail a amministrazione@kaizenlab-quality.com oppure chiamaci al +390331642782

https://ita.kaizenlab-quality.com/corso-di-formazione-welding-coordinator/

18/10/2018

Corrosione intergranulare

Corrosione intergranulare ASTM A262 / ISO 3651-2

https://ita.kaizenlab-quality.com/corrosione-intergranulare/
https://eng.kaizenlab-quality.com/intergranular-corrosion/

13/02/2018

Kaizen Lab offers a full service regarding the UT calibration blocks (ultrasound testing) production. This service refers to the roughing, the turning, the surface preparation, the rectification, the milling and the dimensional certification in accordance to the most common standards.

https://eng.kaizenlab-quality.com/ut-calibration-blocks-ultrasound-testing/

16/01/2018

Many mechanical tests this week, and this is only the tip of the iceberg.

Numerose prove meccaniche questa settimana, ed è solo l'inizio.

13/12/2017

The lab laboratory is pleased to announce the positive extension of accreditation of the following tests:

- Chemical Analysis (Low Alloy steels, Stainless Steels, Duplex Stainless Steel, ferritic/martensitic steels)

- Mechanical and metallographic tests on welding (welding qualification)

https://goo.gl/ra1AUX

For a complete list of accredited tests, visit the official page of Accredia.

https://goo.gl/ptWDjS

Il laboratorio Kaizen Lab annuncia l'avvenuto accreditamento per le prove di analisi chimica e per le prove metallografiche e meccaniche in saldatura.

02/11/2017

During the processing and transformation of the Duplex stainless steels it is possible to encounter problems that could compromise the chemical, mechanical and corrosion properties of the final product.

The chromium nitrides (Cr2N) are a perfect example of a detrimental chemical compound for the Duplex steels: they affect the resilience of the product (ASTM E23 - ISO 148-1) worsening its fragility, at the same time the Chromium reduction in solution reduces the pitting corrosion resistance (ASTM G48).

Thanks to an internal laboratory study, we conducted a series of tests on a UNS S32760 steel, executing a heat treatment in order to increase the chromium nitrides concentration inside the ferritic matrix.

We have focused our attention on the ex*****on of the metallographic chemical etching procedures (ASTM E407): in the image, it is possible to see a generic etching (on the left) compared to a specific etching (in the right). The generic etching shows the classic biphaisc Duplex structure, while the specific etching enables the observation of the high chromium nitrides concentration that would not be observable otherwise.

The metallographic abiity and know-how of a laboratory is fundamental during the quality control and R&D stages.

https://eng.kaizenlab-quality.com/chromium-nitrides-in-duplex-stainless-steels/

Nei processi di lavorazione e trasformazione degli acciai inossidabili austeno-ferritici (Duplex / bifasici) è possibile riscontrare problematiche che possono compromettere le proprietà chimiche, meccaniche e corrosive del prodotto finale.

I nitruri di cromo (Cr2N) in particolare, se presenti nella matrice ferritica degli acciai inossidabili Duplex, possono impattare sulla resilienza (ASTM E23 - ISO 148-1) del prodotto rendendolo più fragile. I nitruri di cromo, riducendo la presenza di Cromo in soluzione, possono inoltre peggiorare la resistenza alla corrosione localizzata (pitting) (ASTM G48).

In uno studio interno di laboratorio, abbiamo eseguito alcuni test su di un acciaio UNS S32760 eseguendo un trattamento termico atto a concentrare i nitruri di cromo nella matrice ferritica.

Particolare attenzione è stata volta all'esecuzione degli attacchi chimici metallografici (ASTM E407): nell'immagine si può osservare un attacco generico (a sinistra) comparato ad un attacco specifico (a destra). L'attacco generico mostra la classica struttura bifasica degli acciai Duplex, mentre l'attacco specifico permette di osservare l'elevata concentrazione di nitruri di Cromo che altrimenti non risulterebbe rilevabile durante i controlli di laboratorio.

Le capacità e le conoscenze metallografiche di un laboratorio di prova giocano un ruolo fondamentale durante le fasi di controllo qualità e ricerca e sviluppo.

https://ita.kaizenlab-quality.com/i-nitruri-di-cromo-negli-acciai-inossidabili-austeno-ferritici-duplex-bifasici/

03/04/2017

Kaizen Lab is pleased to announce the recent and positive extension of accreditation ISO 17025.

The extension regards the standards ASTM G28 Practice A - ASTM A262 Practices B, C, E - UNI EN ISO 3651-1 - UNI EN ISO 3651-2, with a positive result and absence of non-conformities.

For more information, click on the following link: https://eng.kaizenlab-quality.com/accreditation-extension-rev-4/

For a detailed list of the accredited tests, please visit the page dedicated to the accreditation of the laboratory: https://eng.kaizenlab-quality.com/accreditation/

For a list updated in real time, visit the database of accredia site: https://goo.gl/vMnjJg

Il laboratorio Kaizen Lab ha recentemente affrontato ed ottenuto con successo l'estensione dell'accreditamento per le prove di corrosione A262 - G28 e ISO 3651

03/04/2017

We are pleased to inform our customers that the web site of the laboratory has been updated in order to provide all the necessary information related to the services offered by Kaizen Lab. During the last year, the lab was able to extend its range of services, including the supply of UT test blocks, qualification of welding processes, training courses, wedge test and proof load test, as well as to a widening of the chemical analysis procedures.

You can visit our website at https://eng.kaizenlab-quality.com/

Our lab can therefore provide a complete list of services, such as:

Chemical Analysis
Mechanical tests
Metallography
Corrosion tests
Heat treatments
Qualification of welding processes
Supply and certification of UT blocks
HIC and SSCC
Failure analysis
Machining and supply
Training courses

Kaizen Lab runs numerous other tests by subcontracting and it is available to meet the widest possible range of customer requests.

For further information, to contact the sales area or to request quotes or technical advices, you can send an e-mail to sales@kaizenlab-quality.com and info@kaizenlab-quality.com, or you can call the number 0331642782.
We will be happy to provide you with all our support.