Open Access Conference Proceedings

Abstract: Tribological coatings are mainly used to reduce adhesive wear, which often leads to the seizure or the formation of cold welds. The low coefficient of friction and good sliding properties make it ideal for applications with low lubrication or even dry running. [..] Read more

Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the possibility of the metallurgical wastes (slags and fly ash) utilization as a support for photocatalyticaly active composites. Metallurgical slags (MS) represent large volume group of by-products originated during the metallurgical production processes. [..] Read more

Abstract: Suitable molecular or biochemical markers are sought for rapid diagnostics of cancer. A very promising candidate is the sarcosine (SAR) amino acid, which is elevated in the urine of the patients with prostate cancer. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper describes combination of optical and electronic methods together with IR analysis for evaluation of the paint coatings. Based on these methods the fingerprint of each paint layers is identified according to requirements of ISO 12944-9. [..] Read more

Abstract: Cutting is one of the most frequently carried out metal forming processes. One of the basic parameters of this process is the clearance value. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper describes the mechanism of destruction of forging die used for plastic working processes by die forging on hammers. The test material was a matrix after exploitation for plastic processing using the hot forging method, made of WNLV grade material. [..] Read more

Abstract: The aim of this work is to develop and test a new method for identification of material properties of the steel. This work deals with application of the small punch test for evaluation of material degradation of power station in the ČEZ company (main Czech energetic company) within the project TE01020068 “Centre of research and experimental development of reliable energy production, work package 8: Research and development of new testing methods for evaluation of material properties”. [..] Read more

Abstract: In the paper, the quality research of the steel bars produced by chosen Polish metallurgical enterprise was presented. The chemical composition of the steel grade 1006 produced in this enterprise was determined. [..] Read more

Abstract: It is more and more difficult for companies and firms to survive in the highly competitive environment at the present. This is why they try to find ways to achieve competitive advantages, which is associated with investments in innovative technologies or information technologies. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper deals with a comparative analysis of reducibility of metallurgical sinter typical with high and low basicity. The samples were performed at 950°C of reduction test according to ISO 4695 which characterized their reducibility potential in CO atmosphere. [..] Read more

Abstract: Cooling is one of the critical points during aluminum casting. Improper cooling leads to a structure which isn't homogenous, full of internal and surface defects. [..] Read more

Abstract: One bi-layer Ni-Ti thin films with chemical compositions of Ni45TiCu5/Ni50.8Ti (numbers indicate at.%) determined by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy was deposited on Si substrates using RF magnetron sputtering. The structures and transformation temperatures of annealed thin films at 773 K for 1 h were studied using grazing incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXRD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), respectively. [..] Read more

Abstract: Stable process can be called a process in which variability is the result of many accidental causes, resulting in minor changes, not a specified number of reasons, resulting in significant changes in the parameter values. In the article the map of process stability, which is a result of process stability (X axis) and product quality (Y axis), was used. [..] Read more

Abstract: The main objective of this paper is to point out all deficiencies within the consignment sorting process. The article suggests an appropriate alternative for unloading, reloading, sorting, and loading of consignments, using the multiple-criteria decision making. [..] Read more

Abstract: An intensive population growth, progressing social and economic development processes and growing urbanization of rapidly developing countries significantly translate into an increase in the amount of generated waste. At present, approx. [..] Read more

Abstract: The electromagnetic properties of strips made of grain-oriented electrical steels (GOES) are strongly affected by the sharpness of the Goss texture. The Goss texture is defined by {110} 001, where the planes {110} are parallel to the surface of the strip and the directions 001 are parallel to the rolling direction. [..] Read more

Abstract: Transport efficiency is one of the fundamental goals of a transport company. Carriers can use several methods and indicators to evaluate the operation of means of transport, which create a database of data for evaluating processes and the means of transport. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper is aimed at the experimental testing of the impact energy of conveyor belts in terms of their resistance to puncture using the Design of Experiment (DOE) method. The plan of the experiment consists of selecting a response i.e., the analysed impact energy, defining selected factors: A ‒ impact height; B ‒ hammer weight; and C ‒ impactor type, designing and implementing the experiment, and evaluating the significance of the effects of the individual factors and their interactions using a t-test, which is expressed in the output by means of the p-value. [..] Read more

Abstract: In the area of supply chain management, selecting the right suppliers plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the entire process. Traditional evaluation methods of the suppliers often rely on clear-cut metrics, failing to consider the complexity and uncertainty that often accompany these processes. [..] Read more

Abstract: The boronizing is a thermochemical process in which the boron atoms are introduced into the steel surfaces. This study evaluates the fracture toughness of boride layers developed by powder boronizing of high-chromium steels Sleipner, K 190, Royalloy, Sverker 21 and Sverker 3. [..] Read more