In an attempt to find an appropriate cutting tool for machining titanium alloys, performance of binderless cubic boron nitride tools is evaluated. This new cutting tool material is expected to be a breakthrough in machining titanium alloys.

Issue Section:
Technical Papers
Keywords:
boron compounds, diamond, cutting tools, cutting, wear testing, machining, wear, surface roughness
Topics:
Cutting, Machining, Titanium alloys, Wear, Cutting tools, Surface roughness
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