Development and properties of metal alloys for watch parts and manufacturing thereof

• Research unit: INNOSUISSE
• Project number: 9503.2;5 PFIW-IW

Short description (German)

Development and properties of metal alloys for watch parts and manufacturing thereof

Short description (English)

Development and properties of metal alloys for watch parts and manufacturing thereof

Abstract (German)

The aim of this project is to develop specific amorphous alloys with very high mechanical strength and good processing capabilities, mainly for watch applications. For this purpose, it is necessary to have a deeper comprehension of the metallic glass formation and the properties of the supercooled liquid, according to the different process shaping needed for industrial applications, and to understand in detail the relations between structure, mechanical properties, and production process.

Abstract (English)

The aim of this project is to develop specific amorphous alloys with very high mechanical strength and good processing capabilities, mainly for watch applications. For this purpose, it is necessary to have a deeper comprehension of the metallic glass formation and the properties of the supercooled liquid, according to the different process shaping needed for industrial applications, and to understand in detail the relations between structure, mechanical properties, and production process.