In the field of Metal Processing, CRM Group provides its industrial members and clients with answers in terms of R&D and technology, focussing on holistic development of process and product

A key aspect is a team with a high level of complementary skills in the fields of:

• Casting & solidification
• Product development: relationship between chemistry, production parameters and microstructure & properties
• Rolling technology (hot & cold rolling)
• Thermal treatment and in-line water cooling treatments

An optimal tuning of chemical composition & processing parameters to achieve the required propertiesis achieved through:

• In-house developed thermo-mechanical models and well equipped laboratory simulators
• Simulation of the whole metal production chain from casting over rolling & annealing until final product
• Understanding & mastering of the metallurgical phenomena occurring during metal processing
• Microstructure – property relationships
• Synergy between product & process aspects with specialisation in fast water cooling to increase properties and to reduce alloying cost
• Characterisation of microstructure & properties