India, Nov. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
An advanced surface-engineering approach developed by scientists can help improve the durability of cutting tools used for machining super alloys.
This could help aerospace, energy and petrochemical sectors, where nickel-based superalloys are indispensable for components operating under extreme conditions.
Machining of super alloys for use in aircraft engines, power plants and petrochemical systems is a major manufacturing challenge. Nickel-based superalloys such as Inconel 718 (IN718), IN625 and IN617 possess exceptional strength and hardness which make them difficult to cut or shape. Rapid work hardening, poor thermal conductivity and strong chemical interaction with cuttin...