Abstract
In this study, four different kinds of marble cutting matrices with a base composition of Fe-Cu-Sn and with variable amounts of Co powder were produced. For compaction, hot sintering process was carried out at 850 °C under 35 MPa for 4 min. The mechanical and microstructural properties of the matrix materials were determined using SEM with EDS, three-point bending test, density and hardness measurement techniques. The addition of Co powders to the matrix and the subsequent hot sintering process affected the mechanical and microstructural properties of the cutting tool, such as hardness, total elongation, % porosity and phase distribution.

Key words
marble cutting tools, cutting matrix material, hot sintering process, mechanical and microstructural properties

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