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Wachowicz J, Fik J, Bałaga Z, Stradomski G. Testing for Abrasion Resistance of WC-Co Composites for Blades Used in Wood-Based Material Processing. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5836. [PMID: 37687529 PMCID: PMC10488490 DOI: 10.3390/ma16175836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
Abstract
Commonly used tool materials for machining wood-based materials are WC-Co carbides. Although they have been known for a long time, there is still much development in the field of sintered tool materials, especially WC-Co carbides and superhard materials. The use of new manufacturing methods (such as FAST-field-assisted sintering technology), which use pulses of electric current for heating, can improve the properties of the materials used for cutting tools, thereby increasing the cost-effectiveness of machining. The ability to increase tool life without the downtime associated with tool wear allows significant cost savings, particularly in mass production. This paper presents the results of a study of the effect of grain size and cobalt content of carbide tool sinters on the tribological properties of the materials studied. The powders used for consolidation were characterised by irregular shape and formed agglomerates of different sizes. Tribological tests were carried out using the T-01 (ball-on-disc) method. In order to determine the wear kinetics, the entire friction path was divided into 15 cycles of 200 m and the weight loss was measured after each stage. In order to determine the mechanism and intensity of wear of the tested materials under technically dry friction conditions, the surface of the tested sinters was observed before the test and after 5, 10, and 15 cycles. The conclusions of the study indicate that the predominant effect of surface cooperation at the friction node is abrasion due to the material chipping that occurs during the process. The results confirm the influence of sintered grain size and cobalt content on durability. In the context of the application of the materials in question for cutting tools, it can be pointed out that sintered WC(0.4)_4 has the highest potential for use in the manufacture of cutting tools.
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Affiliation(s)
- Joanna Wachowicz
- Department of Mechanical Processing of Wood, Institute of Wood Sciences and Furniture, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska Street, 166, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, Armii Krajowej Street 13/15, 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland;
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- Faculty of Production Engineering and Materials Technology, Czestochowa University of Technology, Armii Krajowej Street, 19, 42-201 Czestochowa, Poland; (Z.B.); (G.S.)
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- Faculty of Production Engineering and Materials Technology, Czestochowa University of Technology, Armii Krajowej Street, 19, 42-201 Czestochowa, Poland; (Z.B.); (G.S.)
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Kruzel R, Dembiczak T, Wachowicz J. Optimization of Spark Plasma Sintering Technology by Taguchi Method in the Production of a Wide Range of Materials: Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5539. [PMID: 37629830 PMCID: PMC10456572 DOI: 10.3390/ma16165539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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This paper reviews the production of sinters using the spark plasma sintering method. SPS (spark plasma sintering) technology has been used for several decades, mainly in laboratories, to consolidate a huge number of both new and traditional materials. However, it is now more often introduced into practical industrial use, with equipment as early as the fifth generation capable of producing larger-size components at competitive costs. Although the mechanism of sintering with the use of this method is not yet understood, the effectiveness of the SPS process for the rapid and efficient consolidation of a wide range of materials with novel micro-structures remains indisputable. With a relatively wide variation in chemical composition, the structure allows the selection of appropriate consolidation parameters for these materials. The influence on the values of apparent density and mechanical properties depends on the parameters of the spark plasma sintering process. In order to achieve a density close to the theoretical density of sinters, optimization of the sintering parameters, i.e., sintering temperature, heating rate, sintering time, pressing pressure and protective atmosphere, should be carried out. In this paper, the optimization of spark plasma sintering of Si3N4-Al2O3-ZrO2 composite was carried out using the Taguchi method. The effects of four sintering factors, namely heating rate, sintering time, sintering temperature and sintering pressure, on the final density were investigated. Optimal sintering conditions were proposed and a confirmation experiment was conducted. The optimal combination of sintering conditions for spark plasma sintering (SPS) of Si3N4-Al2O3-ZrO2 composite for high apparent density was determined as A3-B3-C3-D2. Based on ANOVA analysis, it was found that the apparent density of sintering was significantly influenced by sintering temperature, followed by pressing pressure, sintering time and heating rate. Validation of the developed mathematical model predicting the apparent density of sinters showed close agreement between the predicted response results and experimental results.
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- Robert Kruzel
- Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czestochowa University of Technology, 3 Akademicka Street, 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland;
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, Armii Krajowej Street 13/15, 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland
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- Department of Mechanical Processing of Wood, Institute of Wood Sciences and Furniture, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska Street, 166, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
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Wachowicz J, Kruzel R, Bałaga Z, Ostrowska A, Dembiczak T. Application of U-FAST Technology in Sintering of Submicron WC-Co Carbides. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2450. [PMID: 36984330 PMCID: PMC10052735 DOI: 10.3390/ma16062450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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This article presents the microstructure, hardness, fracture toughness coefficient KIC and phase composition of submicron WC-4Co carbides. The carbides were sintered using the innovative U-FAST (Upgraded Field Assisted Sintering Technology) method, from mixtures of WC-Co powders with an average WC grain size of 0.4 µm and 0.8 µm. The obtained sinters were characterized by a relative density above 99% of the theoretical density. The hardness of the obtained composites was above 2000 HV30, while the KIC coefficient was about 8 MPa m1/2.
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- Joanna Wachowicz
- Institute of Wood Sciences and Furniture, Department of Mechanical Processing of Wood, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska Street, 166, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czestochowa University of Technology, Akademicka Street 3, 42-201 Czestochowa, Poland
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- Faculty of Production Engineering and Materials Technology, Czestochowa University of Technology, Armii Krajowej Street, 19, 42-201 Czestochowa, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego Street 8, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, Armii Krajowej Street 13/15, 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland
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Szablewski P, Legutko S, Mróz A, Garbiec D, Czajka R, Smak K, Krawczyk B. Surface Topography Description after Turning Inconel 718 with a Conventional, Wiper and Special Insert Made by the SPS Technique. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:949. [PMID: 36769960 PMCID: PMC9917646 DOI: 10.3390/ma16030949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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This paper presents a comparison of surface morphology obtained after machining Inconel 718 by the conventional insert, by Wiper insert and by using the cutting insert made by Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS). The shape of the special insert was obtained by employing Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM). The paper focuses on the description of surface topography after turning in dry and wet conditions. The performed investigation included longitudinal turning tests of Inconel 718 performed in a range of variable feeds. Surface topography measurements have been performed with the application of Nanoscan 855. The performed analysis includes a parametric evaluation of the obtained surfaces. With the Wiper insert, the Sa surface roughness parameter was obtained below 0.6 µm in the whole range of used feed rates. The surface roughness parameter Sa measured on the surface after machining by special insert depends on the cutting conditions (wet and dry machining). After, the dry machining parameter Sa, similar to the Wiper insert, was below 0.6 µm in the whole range of used feed rates. Unfortunately, cutting Inconel 718 using special insert with feed rate f = 0.25 mm/rev and cooling generated a surface with Sa parameter over 2 times higher than for the same feed rate without cooling, while this parameter, after turning by conventional insert, increases over 4 times using feed rate f = 0.25 mm/rev compared to feed rate f = 0.05 mm/rev during machining with cooling. This ratio is lower for conventional insert in dry machining because of sticking, which arises at the smallest feed rate according to previous research.
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- Piotr Szablewski
- Pratt & Whitney Kalisz, 4a Elektryczna Street, 62-800 Kalisz, Poland
- Institute of Gears Research Excellence Center, The President Stanislaw Wojciechowski Calisia University, 4 Nowy Świat Street, 62-800 Kalisz, Poland
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, 3 Piotrowo Street, 60-965 Poznan, Poland
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- Institute of Gears Research Excellence Center, The President Stanislaw Wojciechowski Calisia University, 4 Nowy Świat Street, 62-800 Kalisz, Poland
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network—Poznań Institute of Technology, 6 Ewarysta Estkowskiego St., 61-755 Poznan, Poland
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- Institute of Gears Research Excellence Center, The President Stanislaw Wojciechowski Calisia University, 4 Nowy Świat Street, 62-800 Kalisz, Poland
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- Pratt & Whitney Kalisz, 4a Elektryczna Street, 62-800 Kalisz, Poland
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, 3 Piotrowo Street, 60-965 Poznan, Poland
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- Pratt & Whitney Kalisz, 4a Elektryczna Street, 62-800 Kalisz, Poland
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, 3 Piotrowo Street, 60-965 Poznan, Poland
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Wachowicz J, Dembiczak T, Stradomski G, Bałaga Z, Jasińska J, Rydz D, Wilkowski J, Dyner M. The Analysis of Erosive Wear Resistance of WC-Co Carbides Obtained by Spark Plasma Sintering Method. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14237326. [PMID: 34885479 PMCID: PMC8658301 DOI: 10.3390/ma14237326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
WC-Co (tungsten carbide-cobalt) composites are widely used in industry, wear-resistant parts, and cutting tools. As successful tool materials, WC-Co carbides are widely applied in metal cutting, wear applications, chipless forming, stoneworking, wood, and plastic working. These materials are exposed to severe solid particle erosion by sand particles, such as in the wood industry. During the production of furniture with HDF (High Density Fibreboard), MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard), or OSB (Oriented Strand Board), there are observed problems with tool erosion. Contamination, mainly of the HDF by sand, is quite often, which is why all tools used for the machining of such materials are exposed to erosion by sand particles. Although many studies have been performed on the erosion of various metals, and erosion models exist to predict their erosion behavior, the issue is still relevant. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of grain size (submicron, ultrafine) and the manufacturing technology (SPS—Spark Plasma Sintering, conventional) used on the erosive properties of WC-Co sintered carbides. Sinters produced by the SPS method with different sizes of WC grains and commercial samples were used for the tests. Ten two-hour cycles were carried out under medium conditions of quartz sand and quartz sand with 10% SiC added. Used samples were characterised using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and roughness was determined. Furthermore, erosion studies allowed individuating a wear mechanism as well as the possibility to foresee cutting performance in prospective application.
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Affiliation(s)
- Joanna Wachowicz
- Department of Mechanical Processing of Wood, Institute of Wood Sciences and Furniture, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska Street 166, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland;
- Correspondence:
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, Armii Krajowej Street 13/15, 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland; (T.D.); (J.J.); (M.D.)
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- Faculty of Production Engineering and Materials Technology, Czestochowa University of Technology, Armii Krajowej Street 19, 42-201 Czestochowa, Poland; (G.S.); (Z.B.); (D.R.)
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- Faculty of Production Engineering and Materials Technology, Czestochowa University of Technology, Armii Krajowej Street 19, 42-201 Czestochowa, Poland; (G.S.); (Z.B.); (D.R.)
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, Armii Krajowej Street 13/15, 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland; (T.D.); (J.J.); (M.D.)
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- Faculty of Production Engineering and Materials Technology, Czestochowa University of Technology, Armii Krajowej Street 19, 42-201 Czestochowa, Poland; (G.S.); (Z.B.); (D.R.)
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- Department of Mechanical Processing of Wood, Institute of Wood Sciences and Furniture, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska Street 166, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, Armii Krajowej Street 13/15, 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland; (T.D.); (J.J.); (M.D.)
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