MRL's contribution is to enhance the competitive edge of the KSL business sectors. In the material business sector our contributions are found in new product development and optimization of the manufacturing process based on application of our advanced metal microstructure control technology. In the machinery sectors our contributions are found in creation of distinctive products using our material technology. In addition we are developing new materials for new businesses.
Materials Processing
High Temperature Process Analysis and Control
Simulation of Solidification and Control of Solidification Structure
Materials Design
Structure/Property Prediction and Control
Nano-Structure Analysis
Microstructure Control
Materials Design as assembly
Mechanical Working
Rolling, Forging and Extrusion
Cutting and Polishing
Numerical Process Simulation and Process design
Surface Control
Corrosion Resistant and Environmental Friendly Materials
Face/Interface Control
Thin Film Materials
Tribological Materials Design
High strength valve spring steel
The fatigue strength of valve spring steel and bearing steel is improved by minimizing the amount and reducing the size of inclusions.
Excellent formable high strength steel sheet -automobile seat-
Ultra high strength steel sheet with excellent formability has been developed by means of microstructure control in order to both reduce the weight of the automobile and to improve its crashworthiness.
Numerical simulation of R-R forging
Numerical simulation of sheet metal forming
The process condition is optimized, considering the estimated results of material profiles and properties on the processes, such as rolling and forging, by applying numerical simulation and experiments.
Nano-multilayer wear resistant coatings
Advantageous performance in Hardness, Oxidation Resistance, and Wear Resistance has been achieved by nano-multilayer thin film, such as TiAlN. The possible and expected application is for tribological components such as automotive parts and cutting tools.
The Kobe Steel Group is a global enterprise with businesses in metals, machinery, natural resources and engineering, construction machinery, and environmental solutions.
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