The review summarizes high-energy processing techniques applied for additive
manufacturing and surface engineering of cemented carbides and cermets, including laser …

Polycrystalline diamonds, polycrystalline cubic boron nitrides and tungsten carbides are
considered difficult to process due to their superior mechanical (hardness, toughness) and …

The precision machining of hard and ultra-hard materials by the laser beam is a key subject
in the field of the modern manufacturing process. To improve the surface quality, the ablation …

Due to excellent properties, Cr12MoV mold steel, 9Cr18 stainless steel and H13A cemented
carbide are widely used in industry. In this paper, the effect of absorption of laser light on …

Laser processing of cutting tool materials particularly cemented carbides can induce many
surface defects including porosity, balling, and micro-cracks. When present in the …

The irradiation threshold of 4H–SiC under picosecond laser action was calculated, and the
influence of laser parameters on the size of 4H–SiC was studied. According to the model …

This paper reports the results of an experimental investigation into the ablation of cobalt-
bound tungsten carbide and aluminium oxide ceramic, two so-called super-composite …

The cutting tool industry has yet to fully embrace the circular economy to extend tool life. The
repair of cutting tools can allow the extension of tool life, to extract the maximum value of …

Tungsten and tungsten carbide were exposed to high heat flux (29.8-59.6 GW/m 2) using a
femtosecond laser with different incident angles (0, 30, 45, 60). The total heat flux was …

Nuclear fusion is a potential energy source for the next generation. To make a tokamak
reactor, magnetic confinement of hot plasma and durable plasma facing components are …