Scientists and engineers of TMK and UBS (Uzbekistan), in collaboration with the Research and Development Center for Nanostructured Materials at Sejong University (South Korea), conducted research and semi-industrial work that resulted in the development of 16 innovative metal alloys of industrial significance.
- Among the key developments is a new modified manganese steel designed for use in the mining industry. As a result of applying a special modifier, the tensile strength of the steel increased from 460 MPa to 610 MPa. This allows the service life of mining equipment operating in harsh conditions to increase by up to 2.5 times.
- A modified cast iron has also been developed for the mining and metallurgical industries. The mechanical properties of the new material have significantly improved: the elongation rate increased from 1% to 9%. As a result, the service life of components increased by 120–150%, while economic efficiency improved by up to 26%.
- In addition, nickel-based superalloys have been created for the aerospace and automotive industries. The absence of expensive elements such as tantalum and niobium in the new alloy made it possible to reduce production costs by up to 46%, while tensile strength increased from 320 MPa to 810 MPa.
The newly developed alloys demonstrate high mechanical performance, economic efficiency, and full compliance with modern industrial requirements. This collaboration enables TMK to rapidly introduce new materials into production.
For reference, the center operates under the leadership of Professor Kim Ki Bum. The methodology used at the center brings laboratory and pilot test results closer to real industrial conditions, significantly reducing the time required to implement new materials in production. Alloys developed at the center have already been implemented in major companies such as Hyundai-Kia Motor Company, Samsung Electronics, and POSCO.
