At LINQ, we are confident that it is possible.
At LINQ, we are developing a system to characterize residual stresses in turned steel bars. Together with CEIT and SIDENOR, we have developed a prototype of a non-destructive inspection system that will bring multiple advantages to the production of steel bars in the steel industry.
By measuring the bars without destroying them, the control over the manufacturing conditions of the bars will be improved. This will enable the elimination of stress relieving and a 50% reduction in tempering. As a final advantage, this solution is estimated to reduce CO2 emissions by 560 tons per production line per year.
Additionally, this solution will enable increased productivity and a reduction in the rejection rate due to residual stresses in steel bar production lines.
This technology has been developed in collaboration with the Ceit research center, a member of BRTA, within the framework of the TENMAG project, which has been funded by the Hazitek program for industrial research and experimental development projects of the Basque Government.