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/ˈsɜː.mɛt/ · noun
A composite material composed of ceramic and metal materials, used in such applications as industrial saws and turbine blades..
2003, Stephen F. Krar, Arthur Gill, Exploring Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, page 3-2-14, The multi-component alloy cermets, made up of different hard materials and binder elements, have high wear-resistance qualities that result in long tool life.
Cutting performance of cermets was improved after development of titanium-molybdenum-carbon-nitrogen and titanium-tungsten-carbon-nitrogen compounds with binders containing nickel, molybdenum, cobalt, or a combination thereof (Ref 3, p.91).
Among various tribological materials, cermets are known for their excellent wear resistance under unlubricated conditions.
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Cermet means A composite material composed of ceramic and metal materials, used in such applications as industrial saws and turbine blades..
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2003, Stephen F. Krar, Arthur Gill, Exploring Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, page 3-2-14, The multi-component alloy cermets, made up of different hard materials and binder elements, have high wear-resistance qualities that result in long tool life.
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