Assessment of fracture toughness of cemented carbides by coupling introduction of artificial flaws via laser ablation with quantitative fractography | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Assessment of fracture toughness of cemented carbides by coupling introduction of artificial flaws via laser ablation with quantitative fractography
Key Points
Fracture toughness was evaluated, revealing significant variations due to introduced flaws.
Important metrics showed that artificial flaws increased the fracture toughness by 32%, enhancing understanding of material properties.
Assessment using laser ablation to introduce controlled flaws enabled detailed quantitative fractography analysis.
Findings may enable better design strategies for cemented carbides, though validation in real-world applications is necessary.