Amorphous shear bands are the main deformation and failure mode of super-hard boron carbide subjected to shock loading and high pressures at room temperature. Nevertheless, the formation mechanisms of ...

Boron carbide is a superhard ceramic renowned for its low density, exceptional hardness and thermal stability. Its unique microstructure—comprising icosahedral clusters linked by inter-icosahedral ...

The equipment company Copex has reported that it has recently delivered a Reflex mobile shear baler to Metallo-Chimique, a scrap metal recycling company based in Beerse, Belgium. Copex, based in ...

Drill bit manufacturers have substantially improved polycrystalline diamond (PCD) cutters and drag bit designs since their introduction in 1972. PCD drill bits are now approaching the rolling cone ...

Genesis Attachments’ technical trainer discusses what causes short- and long-term damage and how to avoid unwanted downtime. Loren LaGesse of Genesis Attachments speaks during the Mobile Shear ...