Technology and Equipment
A stock of NLMK R&D Center innovation equipment can be used for running macro-, micro-, and nano-level tests. This potential allows obtaining a high-quality product demanded by the market.
Key R&D Center equipment
Talos F200i transmission electron microscope
Destination
Main Parameters
For high-resolution imaging accommodating microanalysis (microanalysis of material structure, grain boundaries, and dispersed phases).
1.6 Å (10-10 m)
Resolution
1 500 000 х
Zoom range
of boron to uranium
Determination elements
2D и 3D
Reproducibility of results
VIM-20 vacuum induction melting furnace
Destination
Main Parameters
Making chemically graded max 50 kg steel ingots for testing alloy properties and for simulating hot rolling, cold rolling, and annealing processes.
Making workpiieces subject to every possible thermomechanical treatment by a GLEEBLE 3800 simulator
Making workpiieces subject to every possible thermomechanical treatment by a GLEEBLE 3800 simulator
x10-5 mbar
High vacuum
SmartLab SE X-ray diffractometer
Destination
Main Parameters
For qualitative and quantitative phase-composition analysis of powders, compact samples, coatings, textures by the method of straight and reverse pole figures, and determination of sample stresses.
3 kW
Generator, power
20-60 kV
Generator, voltage
60 mA
Generator, amperage
Cu, Co, Cr
Tubes
above 1400 °С
Heating
Scios scanning electron microscope
Destination
Main Parameters
For high spatial resolution 2D and 3D imaging and for obtaining material composition and structure data
10 Å (10-10 m)
Resolution
up to 1 200 000х
Zoom range
Laboratory hot running mill
Destination
Main Parameters
Simulating hot rolling processes followed by laminar or accelerated cooling; taking hot-roll samples subject to further testing and studying
The mill consists of a continuous furnace, an automatic furnace sample discharge and roll mill stand conveying system, 4-roller mill stand, automotive reversing roll system, controlled cooling system (sprayer + laminar), pyrometer system, coil cooling simulation system, and guillotine shears.
The mill consists of a continuous furnace, an automatic furnace sample discharge and roll mill stand conveying system, 4-roller mill stand, automotive reversing roll system, controlled cooling system (sprayer + laminar), pyrometer system, coil cooling simulation system, and guillotine shears.
30-150 mm
Input sample thickness
100-250 mm
Sample width
2-20 mm
Output sample thickness
Laboratory cold rolling mill
Destination
Main Parameters
Simulating continuous or reversing cold rolling process; taking samples subject to further testing and studying
The mill consists of tensioning system (entry/exit), 6-roller mill stand, automatic reversing roll system, welding machine.
The mill consists of tensioning system (entry/exit), 6-roller mill stand, automatic reversing roll system, welding machine.
2-6 mm
Input sample thickness
100-250 mm
Sample width
more than 0.10 mm
Output sample thickness
