PSI - Issue 81

Viktor Kovalov et al. / Procedia Structural Integrity 81 (2026) 346–352

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The novelty of this work lies in the systematic application of pulsed magnetic field treatment to real cemented carbide cutting inserts combined with statistical reliability analysis and industrial validation under heavy-duty machining conditions. From a practical standpoint, PMFT enables improved predictability of tool performance, supports condition-based tool replacement strategies, and contributes to reduced downtime and lower operational costs in heavy engineering applications. The present study is limited to a specific set of carbide grades, insert geometries, and PMFT parameters. Therefore, the quantitative effects reported here may vary for other compositions, tool designs, and cutting regimes. Future research should focus on systematic optimisation of PMFT parameters, extension to other cemented carbide grades and tool geometries, and integration of PMFT with advanced coating systems to further enhance tool performance under extreme cutting conditions. References Amar, M.B., Kapsa, P., Chedeville, C., Nouveau, C. (2012). Tribological behaviour of coated carbide tools under severe cutting conditions. Wear, 290 – 291, 123 – 132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2012.05.020 Asgari, M., Kordestani, H., Tse, P.W. (2024). Multivariate degradation modelling for remaining useful life prediction of industrial tools. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 198, 110520. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2023.110520 Calderón, J.A., Restrepo -Parra, E., Olaya, J.J. (2020). Mechanical properties and microstructure of multilayer hard coatings: A review. Ceramics International, 46, 10994 – 11012. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.01.234 Gao, C., Zhang, Y., Sun, J. (2022). Reliability modelling of tool life based on Taylor equation and Bayesian updating. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 218, 108150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2021.108150 Hu, J., Zhang, J., Wang, Y., et al. (2022). A review of magnetic-field-assisted processing of metallic materials: Mechanisms and applications. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 17, 2680 – 2703. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2022.01.139 Huang, B., Li, X., Wang, Y. (2021). RUL prediction of cutting tools based on inverse Gaussian degradation modelling. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 156, 107608. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2021.107608 Mikado, K., Yamanaka, K., Sato, T., et al. (2017). Fatigue crack propagation behaviour of WC – Co cemented carbides under rotating bending. International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials, 62, 237 – 245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmhm.2016.07.012 Musil, J. (2014). Hard nanocomposite coatings: Thermal stability, oxidation resistance and toughness. Surface & Coatings Technology, 255, 1 – 37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2014.02.028 Salonitis, K., Kolios, A., Stogiannos, A. (2014). A PHM framework for machining processes based on hybrid modelling. Procedia CIRP, 13, 337 – 342. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2014.04.057 Tiwari, A., Goel, S., Salunkhe, P., et al. (2023). Machine-learning-assisted tool condition monitoring: A review. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 104, 75 – 102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2023.01.040 Zhan, L., Li, X., Wang, D., et al. (2024). Influence of electromagnetic-assisted cladding on wear and crack resistance of surface layers. Surface & Coatings Technology, 497, 129031. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2023.129031 Zhang, Z., Huang, H., Zhang, X., et al. (2022). Improving mechanical and cutting performance of coated cemented carbide tools by pulsed magnetic treatment. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 303, 117511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2022.117511