Research Article

SEM and EDS Characterisation of Layering TiOx Growth onto the Cutting Tool Surface in Hard Drilling Processes of Ti-Al-V Alloys

Figure 8

SEM images of the coloured zone close to the sharp end of two drills after (a) 25 holes and (b) 30 holes. Cutting speed, 20 m/min.
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