Abstract: A method for simply producing components suitable for use under high loads and risks of wear and which have a core portion which consists of a metal material and a wear-resistant layer on a peripheral surface of the core portion is disclosed. A core portion blank is provided and consists of the metal material whose dimension in a first spatial direction is greater than the desired finished dimension of the core and whose second dimension is smaller than the desired finished dimension is provided. A material that forms a wear-resistant layer in the component is applied to a peripheral surface of the core portion blank. The composite body is shaped to form the component. The component may then be optionally finished.

Abstract: The invention shows possibilities which allow simplified production of implants or prostheses, specifically of dental implants or prostheses, by applying subtractive processes. For this purpose, the invention proposes the use of a precipitation-hardening or solid-solution-strengthening, biocompatible cobalt-based alloy for the production of blanks. Such blanks are provided in the soft state. Subsequently, each component (implant or prosthesis) is produced from the soft blank by means of material-removing machining. Subsequently, a heat-treatment of the implant or prosthesis then takes place to adjust the hardness thereof by means of precipitation hardening or solid-solution formation.