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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Lin, Qianghua Li, Yu Han, Ke Song, Xueting Wang, Huiping Shao, Jianhui Dong, Hao Wang, Xin Deng
Summary: Cemented carbides (WC-Co-Ni) with the addition of Nb and NbC were prepared by powder metallurgy method. The microstructure and mechanical properties were analyzed. The results showed that the addition of Nb or NbC can reduce the grain size of WC. Nb has a stronger inhibitory effect on WC grain growth than NbC. The transverse fracture strength of the samples first increased and then decreased with the increase of Nb and NbC contents. The hardness of cemented carbides increased with the content of additives. The fracture toughness and impact toughness decreased with the increase of NbC and Nb contents.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRACTORY METALS & HARD MATERIALS
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Junpeng Jiang, Shuilin Ouyang, Hao Chen, Shengda Guo, Lei Yin, Zhuopeng Tan, Haidong Shi, Zhiqiang Zhong, Lianchang Qiu
Summary: WC-9Co-xMWCNTs gradient cemented carbides with cubic carbides free layer (CCFL) were prepared and the effect of different MWCNTs content on the microstructure and mechanical properties was studied. The results showed that the addition of MWCNTs promoted the growth of CCFL and improved the hardness, bending strength and wear resistance. The enhancement mechanisms of MWCNTs in the alloys include bridge connection, crack deflection, pull-out, and strengthening effect of the network structure.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jinyang Liu, Xin Deng, Li Zhou, Jian Chen, Miaojun Huang, Shanghua Wu, Bingyao Liu
Summary: The nitridation process of WC-TiC-Ni/Co cemented carbides produced a bilayer-graded structure with face center cubic-rich outer layer and coarse grain intermediate layer, affecting the hardness and fracture toughness differently in each region. The fracture mode of the inner region is mainly intergranular fracture.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shiwei Li, Zhaoxi Li, Yipeng Chen, Yundi Zu, Jiangtao Xiong, Fusheng Zhang, Jinglong Li
Summary: This study investigated the diffusion bonding process of WC-Co cemented carbide to steel using different interlayers. The results showed that increasing the bonding temperature promoted interdiffusion, eliminating voids and enhancing interdiffusion in the steel side. The thickness of Co6W6C near the WC-Co substrate increased with temperature when using a Co interlayer. The addition of a Ni foil inhibited Co6W6C formation and resulted in a satisfactory shear strength of the joint by forming WC and (Ni, Co) solid solution. The maximum shear strength of 418 MPa was achieved at 1100 degrees C for 60 min using a composite Ni/Co interlayer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRACTORY METALS & HARD MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yi Chen, Li Zhang, Zhiqiang Zhong, Shanlin Wang
Summary: The wear resistance of coated tools is indirectly affected by the substrate phase characteristics, such as WC grain size and Co content. In the air medium, the films on fine and submicron WC-Co substrates wear through earlier than those on ultrafine substrates. In the NaCl solution medium, the friction coefficients of the film have a negative correlation with the hardness of the ultrafine-grained WC-10Co substrates. The wear rates of the coated alloys decrease gradually with the decrease in WC grain sizes or Co contents.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Qianwen Zhang, Kunlan Huang, Jie Wang, Li Wang, Min Yuan, Yankang Tian, Lin Ouyang
Summary: The study shows that PEMCT can improve the thermal conductivity and oxidation resistance of WC-8Co cemented carbide, reduce tool wear, and extend tool life.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kai-Hua Shi, Ke-Chao Zhou, Zhi-You Li, Xiu-Qi Zan, Kai-Lin Dong, Qing Jiang
Summary: This study systematically investigated the effects of Co content on the microstructure, physical, and mechanical properties of ultrafine WC-Co-VC cemented carbides. The results showed that increasing Co content resulted in increased cobalt magnetism and bending strength, while decreased coercive force, Rockwell hardness, density, and abrasive wear resistance. Furthermore, the increase in Co content led to a decrease in the quantity and size of micro-pores and a transition from brittle fracture to ductile fracture.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jiansong Chen, Ze Wu
Summary: Micro-dimples fabricated on the surface of WC/Co cemented carbide can significantly reduce the friction coefficient, and the use of solid lubricants can further decrease it. The density of the dimples does not have an obvious influence on the friction coefficient, while the wear rates of ceramic balls decrease with increasing sliding speeds for textured samples. The textured dimples can store lubricants and capture wear debris, which plays an important role in the engineering application of surface texturing in cemented carbide materials.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Taraneh Hezaveh, Mohammad Moazami-Goudarzi, Arghavan Kazemi
Summary: The addition of graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) was found to refine the microstructure, increase fracture toughness, and postpone friction transition in cemented carbides. The highest hardness and wear resistance were achieved with 1% GNP content, but at higher levels, both properties decreased due to the agglomeration of GNPs. Wear mechanisms differed between GNP-free and GNP-reinforced cemented carbides, with GNPs promoting the formation of a lubricating surface layer and inhibiting plastic flow.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lucas Degeneve, Samy Adjam, Daniele Mari
Summary: Cemented carbides, consisting of hard tungsten carbide grains and a ductile cobalt binder, are widely used in the cutting tools industry for their excellent mechanical properties. Understanding the evolution of the microstructure of the two phases is essential for their extreme conditions of use. Mechanical Spectroscopy reveals three mechanical loss peaks in the spectrum, with the second peak showing a transition in its Arrhenius plot at 1140 K.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yongfeng Yang, Yi Yang, QiuQin Li, Yuan Qin, Gang Yang, Bohao Zhou, Chengjun Deng, Mingxia Wu
Summary: This study investigates the effect of pulsed magnetic field treatment on the milling performance of cemented carbide tools. The results show that this treatment technique can reduce milling force, delay tool wear, and improve machined surface quality. Pulsed magnetic field treatment offers a clean, rapid, and sustainable method for enhancing milling performance.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Yongfeng Yang, Yi Yang, Chengzhi Liao, Gang Yang, Yuan Qin, QiuQin Li, Mingxia Wu
Summary: The application of pulsed magnetic field treatment enhances the friction-reducing and anti-wear effect of cemented carbide under different friction conditions, especially when combined with nano-Fe3O4 magnetofluid lubrication. The effect of pulsed magnetic field on tribological properties is closely related to oxidation and remanence, promoting the formation of a protective layer on the friction pair and amplifying the lubricating effect of the magnetofluid.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuxia Zhao, Hang Wang, Li Zhang, Xiaofeng Li, Ziao Guo, Jinfang Zhang, Denghao Yi, Bin Liu, Peikang Bai
Summary: In this study, WC-12Co cemented carbides were fabricated using selective laser melting (SLM) technology. The effects of scanning speed on the performance of the material were investigated, showing that higher scanning speed resulted in larger WC grain size. After optimization, the comprehensive performance of the material reached its peak at a scanning speed of 400 mm/s.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Dongmei Hu, Jin Du, Guosheng Su, Zhenyun Lu, Chongyan Zhang, Xiangmin Kong, Chonghai Xu
Summary: In this study, regenerated WC-8-wt% Co cemented carbide with SiC nanowhisker was prepared by low-pressure sintering. It was found that the addition of 0.5 wt% SiCw led to increased hardness, density, flexural strength, and fracture toughness in the regenerated cemented carbide. Additionally, the lowest friction coefficient and the best wear resistance were achieved with the 0.5 wt% SiCw addition, and the fracture mechanism of the regenerated cemented carbide involved both transgranular and intergranular fracture.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Hong Zhang, Ji Xiong, Zhixing Guo, Tianen Yang, Junbo Liu, Tao Hua
Summary: The addition of Ru to WC-8Co cemented carbide enhances its mechanical properties and cutting performance, leading to improved hardness, transverse rupture strength, fracture toughness, and wear resistance. The increase in HCP Co phases with Ru content is key to these improvements.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)