Since 2010, we have been closely cooperating with the Institute of High Pressure Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences on scientific projects aimed at advancing the field of hydrostatic extrusion.
More information about this fascinating method of material strengthening and the activities of the research center can be found at www.hydroextrusion.pl.
Our collaboration is based on research and development efforts focused on exploring the manufacturing capabilities of nanostructured fasteners with enhanced strength parameters. As part of entrepreneurial discovery, we test the potential for improving metals of various types and grades, assess their new mechanical properties, and determine their suitability for use in the production of bolt assemblies using subtractive and plastic forming techniques.
The most important joint project with the Institute to date was the NANOFIX project, carried out between 2016 and 2020: “Ultra-durable fasteners with extended service life for the transport, mining, and medical industries.”
In addition to that, our joint research efforts have resulted in articles published in renowned scientific journals. The company’s lead production engineers, and also its owners, Mr. Wiesław Fąfara and Mr. Mirosław Radomski, are among the co-authors of the article “Nanostructurization of 316L type austenitic stainless steels by hydrostatic extrusion,”published by Elsevier in the Materials Science and Engineering Journal.
We are also planning further research and development projects in this area to deepen scientific knowledge about the properties of austenitic, martensitic, and duplex stainless steels, depending on the grade—combining high strength, corrosion resistance, and temperature resilience.
The article presenting the results of research on the 316L/1.4404 material can be found, among others, on the publisher’s website:
