RESEARCH INITIATION:  Investigation of Intermetallic        Nickel-Aluminides as Binders for Refractory Carbides
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The project deals with the study of the intermetallic nickel               aluminides (Ni3Al) as binders for cemented carbides.  Traditionally             cobalt is used as a binder for tungsten carbide and nickel-iron for             titanium carbide materials.  These materials are used for tools and             dies in manufacturing.  Nickel aluminides can increase the high                 temperature (850oC) yield strength of these materials.  Also, the               abundant resources for nickel and aluminum can be a good                        replacement for cobalt which is scarce and strategically important.             The main objectives of this project are the following:   effect of              alloying additions on the properties of the new carbides; comparison            of new cemented carbides with existing carbides; and, machining                 performance of tools made of these carbides in continuous and                   interrupted cutting.
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