NbC was studied as the major carbide phase with Ni and Co binders, produced by both spark plasma sintering (SPS) and liquid phase sintering (LPS), and tested as cutting inserts during dry and MQL (Minimum quantity lubrication) face-milling of grey cast iron (GCI) (BS 1452, Grade 17).
The effects on the mechanical properties, thermal behavior, response to cutting forces and wear mechanisms have been investigated for different manufacturing processes and materials for cemented carbide inserts.
NbC was studied as the major carbide phase with Ni and Co binders, produced by both spark plasma sintering (SPS) and liquid phase sintering (LPS), and tested as cutting inserts during dry and MQL (Minimum quantity lubrication) face-milling of gey cast iron (GCI) (BS 1452, Grade 17).