Andrej Zrak

ORCID: 0000-0003-1883-7047
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Research Areas
  • Laser Material Processing Techniques
  • Welding Techniques and Residual Stresses
  • Laser and Thermal Forming Techniques
  • Mechanical and Thermal Properties Analysis
  • Surface Treatment and Coatings
  • Tribology and Lubrication Engineering
  • Engineering Technology and Methodologies
  • Metal Alloys Wear and Properties
  • Advancements in Materials Engineering
  • High Entropy Alloys Studies
  • Material Properties and Applications
  • Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels
  • Advanced Welding Techniques Analysis
  • Materials Engineering and Processing
  • Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
  • Surface Roughness and Optical Measurements
  • Advanced machining processes and optimization
  • Non-Destructive Testing Techniques
  • Manufacturing Process and Optimization
  • Metal and Thin Film Mechanics
  • Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions
  • Fatigue and fracture mechanics

University of Žilina
2014-2023

Titanium alloys are widely used in aerospace and automotive industries. They to implement some parts of machines, also the chemical industry, power arms shipbuilding, implantology biomedical engineering. Extent use this material is mainly due high corrosion resistance, especially aggressive environments. These materials with a low ratio weight relation mechanical properties. That is, while maintaining desired properties structures made titanium lighter than standard stainless...

10.21062/ujep/x.2014/a/1213-2489/mt/14/3/355 article EN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 2014-10-01

The paper presents a short crack theory together with the finite element method (FEM), which is used to model initiation during operational phase of pipeline. To simulate crack, virtual extension (VCE) method, implemented in FE code, used. This describes modelling and simulation welded pipeline initiated beginning. A FEM procedure for analysing stress intensity factors (SIF's) J-integral two practical problems presented. For first problem commercial software ANSYS was calculate parameters...

10.21062/ujep/x.2014/a/1213-2489/mt/14/1/116 article EN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 2014-03-01

The presented article describes the unconventional technology - bending and forming by laser. This is alters tension in material, which subsequently change shape of formed parts. Article also four mechanisms deformation after impact laser beam on material: first mechanism temperature gradient, second buckling mechanism, third pressing (Borten) fourth phase transition. experimental part focuses metallographic evaluation samples from three different areas micro forming. detail technological...

10.21062/ujep/x.2014/a/1213-2489/mt/14/3/428 article EN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 2014-10-01

Abstract This paper discusses some of the basic problems involved in laser welding dissimilar materials with significant differences melting points. It focuses on micro and macrostructure welded NiCr-Ir microjoints used central spark plug electrodes. The joints were produced by without preheat using an Nd,YAG laser. structure composition analyzed means a light microscope (LM) scanning electron (SEM) equipped energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectrometer. microhardness weld area was also studied.

10.1515/amm-2016-0193 article EN cc-by-nc Archives of Metallurgy and Materials 2016-06-01

The translation in this article analyses the technology of laser cutting, describes properties cutting equipment oxidation process melting and sublimation cutting. In chemical composition cutted material interaction with quality edges from cut-outs is analysed. measurement was performed on experimental samples made steel grade S355 however elements each sample varied. On these examined for purpose to find out influence purity components which were cut by using technology.

10.21062/ujep/x.2015/a/1213-2489/mt/15/4/748 article EN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 2015-09-01

One of the most commonly applied methods joining dissimilar materials is gluing. This could be mainly attributed to applicability this technique in various industries. The article presents a method material surface treatment, which increases shear strength adhesive joints for lightweight metals such as aluminum with plastics. For purpose, laser microstructuring was performed on each selected construction materials. As result active glued area increased, increased strength. picosecond UV...

10.3390/ma14247548 article EN Materials 2021-12-09

The article deals with contactless thermal forming of metals. In the introduction bending theory components by using flame technology is described. On basics information obtained from analysis previous research a technological procedure was developed. This uses gained characteristics material behavior in process heterogeneous circumferential heating. principal concentrating local heating area which placed quasi prism leads to moment. moment evokes deformation compacted this way. Application...

10.21062/ujep/x.2016/a/1213-2489/mt/16/1/309 article EN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 2016-02-01

Article deals with ultrasonic testing of the casting. It focuses on problems that arise when castings is made non-ferrous metals. Theoretical introduction article dedicated to most common types casting defects and selecting technology for their reliable identification. The impact large anisotropic grain propagate attenuation ultrasound it describes in theory. examples practical Cu-alloy are presented experimental part. Modern tools simulation propagation material were used correct setting...

10.21062/ujep/x.2015/a/1213-2489/mt/15/4/557 article EN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 2015-09-01

This study discusses the impact of heat treatment conditions on final properties quenched and low-tempered bearing components in terms microstructure, hardness strength. Technological process must be done rationally addition to required also ensure dimensional precision bearings components. Different austenitization have a great influence phenomena which takes place material during austenitizing. Heat rolling is an indispensable part their production it unavoidable item price calculation...

10.21062/ujep/x.2016/a/1213-2489/mt/16/4/687 article EN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 2016-08-01

Simulations of the welding process for applications practice using SYSWELD are presented. This paper presents simulation in repair high-pressure gas pipeline with steel sleeve composite filling. Material experimental sample was S355. The simulations divided to two parts: thermal followed by mechanical simulation. results numerical model, which listed article compared real experiments.

10.1051/matecconf/201815702018 article EN cc-by MATEC Web of Conferences 2018-01-01

This article is focused on the processing of steel materials by thermal cutting technologies - laser cutting. It analyzes impact technological parameters speed effect surface quality. The goal to define ensuring proper amount heat absorbed into material that does not affect avoid difficultiesduring further such as drilling, thread etc.To determinethe quality surface, it was necessary measure an internal stress and a hardness HVM. Internal stresses in experimental part measured X-ray...

10.21062/ujep/x.2016/a/1213-2489/mt/16/6/1404 article EN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 2016-12-01

Abstract This article deals with the technology and principles of laser cutting ductile cast iron. The properties CO 2 beam, input parameters cutting, assist gases, interaction cut material stability process are described. commonly used (nodular iron - share about 25% all castings on market) method that material, including technological influence edge, characterized. Next, application use this in mechanical engineering practice is described, focusing fixing renovation components such as...

10.1515/afe-2017-0139 article EN Archives of Foundry Engineering 2017-12-20

The presented scientific article deals with cutting edges after by laser beam. describes the characteristics of beam factors entering into process CO2 laser, and their interaction on integrity edge selected technical materials - steel S23JR. includes experimental evaluation input parameters samples thickness t= 2 mm which were cut applying different for accurate assessment impact each technological parameters. part this changes speed influence HAZ width hardness edges. outcomes may be...

10.21062/ujep/x.2016/a/1213-2489/mt/16/6/1332 article EN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 2016-12-01

The theoretical part of the paper presents some basics laser cutting technology and principles.The characteristics CO2 beam parameters entering process are described.The conventionally used material -S235JR steel, method its effect technological on cut area presented as well.Experimental investigations were performed samples made S235JR with application different parameters, while observing surface roughness Rz Ra.Roughness results displayed images scanned geometry graphically for each...

10.17559/tv-20160609171348 article EN cc-by Tehnicki vjesnik - Technical Gazette 2018-08-01

In this paper, the authors discuss method of deformations compensation (resulting from impact variable temperatures and pressure) in pipelines intended for fluids transport (liquids gases). Classical methods through so-called "natural compensation" using special devices called expansion joints. paper present research work on a new type metal joints, bellow-lens The mechanically assisted laser forming method, which was used to manufacture presented. uses CO2 radiation heat element joint will...

10.26552/com.c.2023.030 article EN cc-by Communications - Scientific letters of the University of Zilina 2023-02-23

Lasers are widely used in industry as cutting tools due to ultra flexibility of the conditions, obtaining high quality end product, quick set up, non-mechanical contact between workpiece and tool, small size heat affected zone. In present study, laser gas assisted process is examined. The sheet solution practically always very convenient compared conventional technologies brings greatest cost savings manufacturing process.

10.1051/matecconf/201815702030 article EN cc-by MATEC Web of Conferences 2018-01-01

Paper presents results of microstructure and mechanical tests welded joints new generation Super304 austenitic stainless steel using high power CO<sub>2 </sub>laser (LBW method) with bifocal welding head. is modified 304 dedicated to energetic installation material, designed replace currently used. High content chromium nickel others alloying elements improve its resistance strength characteristic. Use for production the superheaters, heating chambers walls in steam boilers resulted various...

10.1117/12.2516640 article EN 2018-12-04

The setting of laser cutting technology parameters affects the resulting state final surface. When low-carbon steel using conventional - oxidative cutting, surface oxide layers are formed on edges from an exothermic reaction by burning material. undesirable and can cause complications if components so produced further coated. color coat creates adhesion layer oxide, when has low to base material, paint drops out with oxide. Mechanical removal grinding, punching or brushing is another...

10.21062/ujep/423.2019/a/1213-2489/mt/19/6/1094 article EN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 2019-12-01

The article is focused on the construction problems of cutting tools designed for manufacturing components in high numbers. Analysis tool with low lifetime provided use simulation software to detect causes failure. Parameters are close real conditions production. results from indicate that bending moment occurs because forces which have opposite direction different areas. On these basis technological adjustments made. These also analysed by using software.

10.1051/matecconf/201815702057 article EN cc-by MATEC Web of Conferences 2018-01-01

Paper presents results of laser welding dissimilar joints.Flange pipe joints austenitic TP347-HFG and low carbon S235JR steels were performed.Possibility girth was presented.Welding materials are complex phenomena, chemical composition chromium nickel base steel with amount 0.07%, comparing to trace chromium, 0.17% different, affect on result.Amount have great effect phase transformation crystallization process, which material hardenability strength characteristic.In conventional GMA methods...

10.24425/amm.2020.133234 article EN cc-by-nc Archives of Metallurgy and Materials 2020-04-21
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