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Unread 03-20-2005, 10:28 AM   #6
BillA
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look at the 'failure' mode
if by plastic deformation (shear, yielding), then no cracks
if by brittle fracture, then all that is possible is to reduce the fracture 'zone' (better coolant, tool design/speed, etc.)
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