The study of physical and mechanical properties, machinability and surface treatment of Ti and Ti composites prepared by powder metallurgy
| Project start: | 01.01.2017 |
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| Project end: | 31.12.2019 |
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| Programme: | VEGA |
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| Project number: | 2/0044/17 |
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| Institute position in the project: | Project lead partner |
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| Project leader: | Jaroslav Kováčik |
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Scientific objective of the project is preparation and study of the properties, machinability and surface treatment of Ti-based composites with non reacted embedded phases. As embedded phase graphite, B4C, BN, TiN will be considered. The goal is to decrease the composite weight while improving some physical and mechanical properties of its surface, e.g., coefficient of friction, wear resistance and hardness. In addition to the preparation of composites, possibilities of machinability and surface treatment of Ti and prepared composites will be further explored using laser beam machining and electro-spark deposition. The research will focus on determining the amounts of qualitative/quantitative phases present in the composite/surface layer, their distribution and morphology depending on parameters of used technology.