The EcoRods project aims to process a new hard metal product with a gradient of controlled properties through the processing of a bimetallic cylinder consisting of a functional part, from an original powder of controlled composition and on the other part from waste of powder.

This product development presents as innovation the obtaining of a compositional and microstructural gradient that produces a gradient of mechanical properties with controlled characteristics. The solution proposed with the EcoRods project aims to achieve an ecologically more viable product coupled with a gradient of mechanical properties, namely hardness, ductility and thermal stability that will enhance the performance and durability of cutting tools. The demonstration and dissemination of the results achieved within the scope of this project represent an important part in achieving the objectives of the work.