Ni-Cu alloy for diffusion bonding cermet/steel in air

Microstructural and mechanical evaluation for joints obtained by static and dynamic diffusion bonding of a 90MnCrV8 high strength steel coated with WC-Co, using a Ni-Cu alloy as interlayer, are shown in the present work. In all joints different reacted zones generated during the bonding process can be distinguished by means of scanning electron microscopy and dispersive X-ray spectrometry. The maximum tensile strength obtained using dynamic diffusion bonding process confirms a very promising technology for industrial applications.