Alumina-cubic boron nitride (cBN) composites were prepared using the spark plasma
sintering (SPS) technique. Alpha-alumina powders with particle sizes of∼ 15 µm and∼ 150 …

Cutting tools containing superhard phases enable efficient dry machining resulting in
reduced human and environmental risks. In the current work, spark plasma sintered …

Despite excellent mechanical and physical features of titanium metal matrix composite (Ti-
MMC), hard and abrasive ceramic particles within the matrix structure, as well as high price …

This study present the results of HP-HT sintering, microstructure, properties, and
performance of binderless cBN tool material. Within the investigated sintering temperature …

Cubic boron nitride (c-BN) composites produced at high pressures and temperatures are
widely used as cutting tool materials. The advent of new, effective pressure-assisted …

Dense polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PcBN) composites were fabricated by high-
pressure and high-temperature (HPHT) sintering using polysilazane (PSN) and Al as …

Diamond-silicon nitride composite materials with 40 vol% of diamond with two different grain
sizes (50 µm and 100 µm) were produced using the field-assisted sintering technique/spark …

To reduce the environmental impacts caused by manufacturing processes science, and
industry want to identify hotspots and to derive improvement measures. One of those …

Titanium-based metal matrix composite (T-MMC) is a relatively new material with increasing
demand in different industries particularly in aerospace. Yet, there is a significant lack of …

Grey cast iron is known for its poor machinability directly after casting, but attains excellent
machining performance after ageing. The present work explores the impact of cutting speed …