Abstract
The selected indicators of machinability of NiTi based shape memory alloys has been examined. The paper presents research of possibilities of shape memory alloy like low-temperature (austenitic) Ni53Ti47 (Nitinol) with a coated cemented carbide tool, cutting force components (Ff–the feed force, Fp–the passive force, Fc–the main cutting force). In the work, a special attention was paid on the main cutting force components at variable cutting speed (vc).