Abstract: According to the invention there is now provided a protecting plate in compound design for use such as splinter screen, composite armour etc. Said plate comprises elements built of alternate lamellas of a hard material rich in hard constituents and a tough material with a superior metallugical bond between the lamellas. The hard material comprises particles such as carbides, nitrides, oxides and/or borides of Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, and/or Al in a matrix based on Fe, Co and/or Ni where the amount of hard constituents is 30-70 vol-% and the tough material essentially comprises Fe, Co and/or Ni base alloys, preferably steel.

Abstract: Tools for machining etc can according to the invention be made better and cheaper by being composed of a compound material forming core and cover resp of the tool. The core consists thereby of a material which is situated in the gap between cemented carbide and high speed steel regarding its properties and which contains 30-70 vol % hard constituents in the form of carbides, nitrides and/or carbonitrides of Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, and/or W in a matrix based on Fe, Ni, and/or Co and that the cover comprises an alloy based on Fe, Co and/or Ni generally steel and preferably tool steel or stainless steel.

Abstract: A method of producing coolant channels in a metallic object such as a cutting tool whereby a blank is formed by at least one working step such as compaction etc. and the channels are formed by cores whereby the working takes place as a compaction at a temperature of at least 950.degree. C. and that the core thereafter is removed in a separate step.