Cutting tools and applications

Authors

  • Fehim Findik

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21533/pen.v13.i1.164

Abstract

Cutting tools are one of the basic elements of modern industrial production, providing high efficiency and precision in machining different materials. This article examines the basic materials such as high-speed steels, stellites, hard metals and cermets, which are frequently used in cutting tool technologies, and their applications in machining processes. High speed steels (HSS) are preferred in a wide range of applications due to their superior wear resistance and impact resistance. These steels, enhanced with alloying elements such as carbon, vanadium and molybdenum, are widely used in machine tools operating at low speeds. Stellites are generally cobalt-based alloys that stand out with their high hardness and corrosion resistance. These materials are preferred in special applications by maintaining wear resistance even at high temperatures. Hard metals consist of components such as tungsten carbide (WC) and offer excellent performance at high cutting speeds. These materials are widely used in sectors requiring precision machining such as automotive and aerospace. Cermets are a combination of ceramic and metal phases and combine high hardness with chemical stability. It is especially preferred in applications where fine stock removal and surface quality are important. As a result, each cutting tool material offers specific advantages and limitations depending on the application requirements. The right material selection optimizes tool life and workpiece surface quality while increasing production efficiency.

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2025-01-21

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How to Cite

Cutting tools and applications. (2025). Periodicals of Engineering and Natural Sciences, 13(1), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.21533/pen.v13.i1.164