Vapor boron treatment of composites reduces tool wear

Various composites, including oriented strandboard and medium density fiberboard, were treated via vapor boron technology. Treated samples were compared to untreated composites using a tool force measuring technique. Tool forces measured with a dynamometer indicated that boron addition has a positive effect on cutting tool wear. Visual and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) examination indicated a wider wear zone on the cutting edge of the tool for the untreated material. Boron transfer to the tool material was confirmed by SEM.

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