Analysis of DC magnetron sputtered coated with distinct inserts in CNC machining process

Machining is the process of cutting or removing materials from a work item with a cutting tool to get the desired form. CNC is widely used because of its compact size which enables more number of productions in all type of automotive industries. Many intricate parts required by various industries are created using computer numerical control (CNC) machining. While mass production is useful in some cases, which require selective parts in most industries. Businesses require CNC for their manufacturing process, which enables them for précised jobs with help of this CNC machine software. CNC lathes can make precise cuts quickly with a variety of tools. Hence, the major objective of this work is to extend the life and quality of the cutting tool by improving its hardness and wear resistance by using DC Magnetron Sputtering to coat a 1 μm thin film layer of Tungsten carbide on High speed steel insert. This insert is to be characterized for chemical composition, micro structured, grain distribution and hardness of its surface etc.