This publication is devoted to the method of applying coatings from various materials to carbide cutting tools by the method of electrospark alloying, as well as the experience of using this method in practice. The formation of the surface layer, its structure were studied, and cutting tests were carried out. It has been found that nickel and aluminum coatings are more resistant than copper and zinc coatings.

Keywords: coating, carbide, cutting tool, wear, electrospark alloying, roughness, hardness

The article analyzes the experience of creating and testing a professional development program in the field of manufacturing products from micro-and nanopowders. The program is aimed at solving the problem of the qualification deficit experienced by powder metallurgy enterprises, which has become more acute in recent years The educational program was developed by the Volga State Technological University with the support of the RUSNANO Foundation for Infrastructure and Educational Programs and is designed to train engineering personnel in three areas: process engineers who develop technological processes for the production of powder products, design engineers - developers of technological equipment and production personnel who organize and control the production of metal powder products. A special feature of the program is its modular structure, which allows students to choose an individual learning path. The program includes a general professional cycle and three professional modules, the development of which allows you to form the professional competencies required by specialists. One of the modules is implemented remotely using e-learning technology. The advantage of the program is also a focus on practice: it provides a large volume of laboratory and practical classes, as well as practice at specialized enterprises. To assess the effectiveness of the advanced training program and if necessary to adjust it, the program was tested on a pilot group of students. Testing of the program confirmed its effectiveness and the possibility of successful use for professional development of specialists involved in the development and implementation of processes for obtaining products from metal powders.

Keywords: educational program of advanced training, production of powder metallurgy products from micro-and nanopowders, modular structure, distance learning, electronic training course, practice orientation, qualification deficits