In this work the state of art related to obtaining, properties and application of functionally graded materials is presented. Functionally graded materials (FGM) secure obtaining of cutting tools of wear resistance surface ...

Alumina base ceramic tools have mainly been used as environmentally-friendly cutting tools, because they have particularly high temperature limit and allow dry cutting without or with limited quantity of coolant. The main ...

In the paper, some of the most popular methods of diamond synthesis are presented. Methods of graphite- and other carbonaceous starting materials conversion to diamond, as well as low-pressure methods of diamond synthesis ...

Metallic glasses, due to their particular properties, belong to a unique and interesting class of materials. This work presents amorphous materials used as components of devices and structures in different shapes, e.g.: ...

The problems of critical raw materials in the European Union, which are on a special list is presented. This group of materials includes cobalt and tungsten, which form the basis of tool materials. The article discusses ...