Characterization and properties of MTCVD Ti(C,N) coated cemented carbide substrates with Fe/Ni binder

Two developments, including the deposition of hard chemical vapour deposition (CVD) coatings on cemented carbides and the use of innovative binders instead of Co for cemented carbides, have attracted worldwide interest. In this paper, ISO grade P30 cemented carbides with Fe/Ni and Co binders are prepared as the substrates, and adherent Ti(C,N) coatings are deposited on them by moderate temperature chemical vapour deposition (MTCVD) technique. The microstructure and properties of both the substrates and coated cemented carbides are studied.