Understanding the complex nature of wear behavior of materials at high-temperature is of
fundamental importance for several engineering applications, including metal processing …

In spite of the critical environmental impacts of mining and the associated geopolitical supply
risk, the strategic importance of rare metal tungsten is escalated by rapid expansions in …

To increase the performance of the tool materials operating at high temperatures (HT), the
protection of the surface from wear is usually needed. Conventional lubricants pose …

Cermet materials exhibit advanced mechanical and tribological properties, and are widely
used for tribology, elevated temperature, and machining applications due to their unique …

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

Self-lubricating coatings extend the efficient dry-operational life of cutting and forming tools.
In the current work, millimeter-thick NiCrBSi coatings with 10 wt% metal sulfide ie Ni 3 S 2 …

The effects of different rare earth elements on the microstructure, mechanical properties and
wear resistance of WC/steel matrix composites were investigated in detail. The composite …

Friction, wear, and the consequent energy dissipation pose significant challenges in
systems with moving components, spanning various domains, including …

It is a well-established fact, that the tribological performance of titanium and its alloys at high
temperatures is poor, especially for self-mated titanium‑titanium pairs. Previous work has …

In situ composite manufacture is an approach to improve interfacial adhesion between
matrix and reinforcements, in which reinforcements are synthesized along composite …