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Wear Mechanisms and Service Life of PVD-Coated Collar Dies in Coin Minting Cover

Wear Mechanisms and Service Life of PVD-Coated Collar Dies in Coin Minting

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|Mar 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.30657/pea.2026.32.4 | Journal eISSN: 2353-7779 | Journal ISSN: 2353-5156
Language: English
Page range: 34 - 47
Submitted on: Sep 5, 2025
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Accepted on: Dec 1, 2025
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Published on: Mar 9, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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