Influence of Sn and Bi Additions on the Structures and Wear Properties of Cu–Sn–P–Ce cBN Tools

Abstract

In this work Sn and Bi were added to Cu–Sn–P–Ce for improving its microstructures and properties. Structures of the three matrices were investigated by XRD, SEM and EDS. The Cu₄₁Sn₁₁ became the main microstructure with some pores, the grinding ratio increased, and the grinding efficiency improved slightly with the addition of Sn to Cu–Sn–P–Ce. Bi was distributed in the form of simple substance, the grinding ratio increased, and the grinding efficiency greatly reduced with the addition of Bi to Cu–Sn–P–Ce.