Abstract: A component is produced by powder metallurgy from hard metal. The alloy includes at least one grain growth-inhibiting additive from the group consisting of V, Cr, Ti, Ta and Nb with, at least locally, a graduated concentration profile. As a result, the mechanical properties also have a graduated profile. In the fabrication process, a dispersion or solution which contains the grain growth-inhibiting additive in finely distributed or dissolved form is applied to the surface of a green compact. Penetration of this dispersion or solution along open pores leads to a graduated distribution of the grain growth-inhibiting additive in the green compact. There is also described a process in which the grain growth-inhibiting additive in the form of a solution is distributed uniformly in the green compact and is then gradually broken down from edge regions by a heat treatment or a solvent.

Abstract: A component is produced by powder metallurgy from hard metal. The alloy includes at least one grain growth-inhibiting additive from the group consisting of V, Cr, Ti, Ta and Nb with, at least locally, a graduated concentration profile. As a result, the mechanical properties also have a graduated profile. In the fabrication process, a dispersion or solution which contains the grain growth-inhibiting additive in finely distributed or dissolved form is applied to the surface of a green compact. Penetration of this dispersion or solution along open pores leads to a graduated distribution of the grain growth-inhibiting additive in the green compact. There is also described a process in which the grain growth-inhibiting additive in the form of a solution is distributed uniformly in the green compact and is then gradually broken down from edge regions by a heat treatment or a solvent.

Abstract: A component is produced by powder metallurgy from hard metal. The alloy includes at least one grain growth-inhibiting additive from the group consisting of V, Cr, Ti, Ta and Nb with, at least locally, a graduated concentration profile. As a result, the mechanical properties also have a graduated profile. In the fabrication process, a dispersion or solution which contains the grain growth-inhibiting additive in finely distributed or dissolved form is applied to the surface of a green compact. Penetration of this dispersion or solution along open pores leads to a graduated distribution of the grain growth-inhibiting additive in the green compact. There is also described a process in which the grain growth-inhibiting additive in the form of a solution is distributed uniformly in the green compact and is then gradually broken down from edge regions by a heat treatment or a solvent.