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Multiple coated cutting tool and method for producing same

US4442169A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 1982
Grant dateApr 10, 1984
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/265
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An article of manufacture adapted for use as a cutting tool is provided with an aluminum oxide coated substrate having layers of TiN and/or TiC deposited thereon, whereby the beneficial characteristics of the TiN, TiC and Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 coatings are provided simultaneously for such cutting tool. The TiN/TiC outer layers are strongly bonded to the Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 layer by means of an intermediate TiO layer. The process for producing such insert is also disclosed.

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