Zheng, Yafeng (Date of defense: 2020-12-11)
Cemented carbides, also referred to as hardmetals, are composite materials consisting of brittle refractory carbide phase (generally WC) embedded in a metallic matrix. Such microstructure leads to an ...
Yang, Jing, 1988- (Date of defense: 2016-05-31)
This thesis assesses the influence of substrate surface integrity on different mechanical (flexural strength and contact damage resistance under spherical indentation) and tribological (scratch resistance ...
Tarragó Cifre, Jose María (Date of defense: 2016-09-13)
Hardmetal industry is continuously seeking for high-performance products at reduced costs. In addition, it is strongly struggled by the high and volatile prices of raw materials. At this juncture, ...