Collection of scientific papers "Tooling materials science" (until 2020 -"Rock Destruction and Metal-Working Tools – Techniques and Technology of the Tool Production and Applications") was founded in 1998.

Founder: VN Bakul Institute for Superhard Materials of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Publisher: VN Bakul Institute for Superhard Materials of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Frequency of release: Collection of scientific works is published 1 time per year.

Area and topics
Rock Destruction and Metal-Working Tools – Techniques and Technology of the Tool Production and Applications - is a collection of scientific papers with open access. His materials are devoted to topical issues of the development, manufacture and use of rock cutting tools, new materials for him; superhard materials science; nanotechnology, nanomaterials and nanostructured systems; modern problems of creating functional nanomaterials in the form of coatings and films; technology and technology of production of hard alloys; carbide tools for processing metals and alloys; technologies and equipment for obtaining functional, wear-resistant coatings; modern ceramic materials for the tool industry, their properties, effective applications. We publish original research and reviews that address all of the above scientific and technological aspects.

Free Access Policy: All published articles are immediately available for viewing on the Internet without additional payments or subscriptions.

Publishing system: Open Journal Systems (with authoring modifications in accordance with the terms of the GNU General Public License).

Indexing: Crossref, Google Scholar

MES classified: included in the List of scientific professional publications of Ukraine in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Education and Science No. 1714 of December 28, 2017 (technical sciences)