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Preliminary comparison of hardmetals obtained by SPS and by electrical resistance sintering (ERS)

  • J. M. Gallardo
  • , J. M. Montes
  • , Th Schubert
  • , T. Weissgaerber
  • , C. Andreouli
  • , V. Oikonomou
  • , L. Prakash
  • , J. A. Calero
  • , G. Abrivard
  • , C. Guraya
  • , M. A. Lagos
  • , I. Agote
  • Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials
  • Research and Development Department
  • Kyocera Unimerco Tooling As
  • Aleaciones de Metales Sinterizados (AMES)
  • Airbus Group

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Abstract

Cutting tools with improved properties and using a new processing method are being developed for both aerospace and automotive applications within EFFIPRO; an EC granted project. The aim of the project is to develop a new energy efficient sintering process for cutting tools production. This new method is based in Joule effect sintering process which allows extremely fast sintering cycles. This work presents the preliminary results obtained during the characterisation of materials obtained using different sintering processes. A comparison of samples obtained by Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) and Electrical resistance Sintering (ERS) is reported. It was also found that the sintering conditions for ERS are strongly influenced by the electrical conductivity of the powders. Samples obtained by SPS and ERS show a microstructure and properties similar to commercial materials.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuro PM 2014 Congress and Exhibition, Proceedings
PublisherEuropean Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA)
ISBN (Electronic)9781899072446
Publication statusPublished - 2014
EventEuro PM 2014 International Conference and Exhibition - Salzburg, Austria
Duration: 21 Sept 201424 Sept 2014

Publication series

NameEuro PM 2014 Congress and Exhibition, Proceedings

Conference

ConferenceEuro PM 2014 International Conference and Exhibition
Country/TerritoryAustria
CitySalzburg
Period21/09/1424/09/14

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Cutting tools
  • Electrical sintering
  • ERS
  • FAST
  • Tungsten carbide

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