scholarly journals Hybrid Laser Deposition of Composite WC-Ni Layers with Forced Local Cryogenic Cooling

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (15) ◽  
pp. 4312
Author(s):  
Aleksander Lisiecki ◽  
Dawid Ślizak
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Laser Cladding ◽  
Heat Input ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Cryogenic Cooling ◽  
Laser Deposition ◽  
Dry Sliding ◽  
Tungsten Carbides ◽  
Cooling Conditions ◽  
The Matrix

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the effect of forced and localized cooling by nitrogen vapours stream under cryogenic conditions during laser deposition of WC-Ni powder on the geometry, microstructure of clad layers and dry sliding wear resistance of the coatings. For this purpose, comparative tests were performed by conventional laser cladding at free cooling conditions in ambient air and by the developed novel process of laser deposition with additional localized cooling of the solidifying deposit by nitrogen vapours stream. Due to presence of gaseous nitrogen in the region of the melt pool and solidifying deposit, the process was considered as combining laser cladding and laser gas nitriding (performed simultaneously), thus the hybrid process. The influence of the heat input and cooling conditions on the geometrical features, dilution rate, share of carbides relative to the matrix, and the fraction share of carbides, as well as hardness profiles on cross sections of single stringer beads was analysed and presented. The XRD, EDS analysis and the sieve test of the experimental powder were used to characterize the composite WC-Ni type powder. The OM, SEM, EDS and XRD test methods were used to study the microstructure, chemical and phase composition of clad layers. Additionally, ball-on-disc tests were performed to determine the wear resistance of representative coatings under dry sliding conditions. The results indicate that the novel demonstrated technique of localized forced cooling of the solidifying deposit has advantageous effect, because it provides approximately 20% lower penetration depth and dilution, decreases tendency for tungsten carbides decomposition, provides more uniform distribution and higher share of massive eutectic W2C-WC carbides across the coating. While the conventionally laser cladded layers show tendency for decomposition of carbide particles and resolidifying dendritic complex carbides mainly M2C, M3C and M7C3 containing iron, nickel, and tungsten, and with Ni/Ni3B matrix. The quantitative relationship between heat input, cooling conditions and the carbides grain size distribution as well as carbides share in relation to the matrix was determined.

scholarly journals Hybrid Laser Deposition of Fe-Based Metallic Powder under Cryogenic Conditions

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksander Lisiecki ◽  
Dawid Ślizak
Keyword(s):  
Laser Cladding ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Laser Deposition ◽  
Influence Of Process Parameters ◽  
Cooling Conditions ◽  
Forced Cooling ◽  
Cryogenic Conditions

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the novel technique of laser deposition of Fe-based powder under cryogenic conditions provided by a liquid nitrogen bath. Comparative clad layers were produced by conventional laser cladding at free cooling conditions in ambient air and by the developed process combining laser cladding and laser gas nitriding (hybrid) under cryogenic conditions. The influence of process parameters and cooling conditions on the geometry, microstructure, and hardness profiles of the clad layers was determined. The optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectrometer (EDS), and XRD test methods were used to determine the microstructure and phase composition. The results indicate that the proposed technique of forced cooling the substrate in a nitrogen bath during the laser deposition of Fe-based powder is advantageous because it provides favorable geometry of the clad, low dilution, a narrow heat-affected zone, a high hardness and uniform profile on the cross-sections, homogeneity, and refinement of the microstructure. The influence of the forced cooling on microstructure refinement was quantitatively determined by measuring the secondary dendrite arm spacing (SDAS). Additionally, highly dispersed nanometric-sized (200–360 nm) precipitations of complex carbides were identified in interdendritic regions.

Diode Laser Cladding on A5052 Aluminium Alloy for Wear Resistance

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shingo Iwatani ◽  
Yasuhito Ogata ◽  
Keisuke Uenishi ◽  
Kojiro F. Kobayashi ◽  
Akihiko Tsuboi
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Aluminium Alloy ◽  
Diode Laser ◽  
Laser Cladding ◽  
Co2 Laser ◽  
Reaction Layer ◽  
Heat Input ◽  
Aluminium Content ◽  
Alloy Substrate ◽  
Clad Layer

In order to improve a wear resistance of aluminium alloy, we proposed a diode laser cladding on the surface of a A5052 aluminium alloy. Firstly, an applicability of diode laser to laser cladding was evaluated. In this result, application of diode laser made it possible to obtain stable beads in low heat input compared with CO2 laser. According to the increase in aluminium content in the obtained clad layer, the microstructure of the clad layer changed as γ (8∼20%) → γ + α (10∼30%) → Fe3Al (30%∼). At the interface between the clad layer and the aluminium alloy substrate, the reaction layer consisting of Fe2Al5 and FeAl3 formed. In the abrasion wear the obtained clad layers exhibited a higher wear resistance compared with the aluminium alloy.

scholarly journals Effect of Necklace-Type Distribution of SiC Particles on Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of As-Cast AZ91D/SiCp Composites

Crystals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Sun ◽  
Nannan Lu ◽  
Huan Liu ◽  
Xiaojun Wang ◽  
Xiaoshi Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Sliding Wear ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Dry Sliding ◽  
Interface Bonding ◽  
Type Distribution ◽  
Wear Rates ◽  
Sic Particles ◽  
The Matrix

In this study, the dry sliding wear behaviors of SiC particle reinforced AZ91D matrix composites fabricated by stirring casting method were systematically investigated. The SiC particles in as-cast composites exhibited typical necklace-type distribution, which caused the weak interface bonding between SiC particles and matrix in particle-segregated zones. During dry sliding at higher applied loads, SiC particles were easy to debond from the matrix, which accelerated the wear rates of the composites. While at the lower load of 10 N, the presence of SiC particles improved the wear resistance. Moreover, the necklace-type distribution became more evident with the decrease of particle sizes and the increase of SiC volume fractions. Larger particles had better interface bonding with the matrix, which could delay the transition of wear mechanism from oxidation to delamination. Therefore, composites reinforced by larger SiC particles exhibited higher wear resistance. Similarly, owing to more weak interfaces in the composites with high content of SiC particles, more severe delamination occurred and the wear resistance of the composites was impaired.

scholarly journals The Effect of Thickness on the Properties of Laser-Deposited NiBSi-WC Coating on a Cu-Cr-Zr Substrate

Photonics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Yury Korobov ◽  
Yulia Khudorozhkova ◽  
Holger Hillig ◽  
Alexander Vopneruk ◽  
Aleksandr Kotelnikov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Copper Substrate ◽  
Thin Layers ◽  
Laser Deposition ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
High Level ◽  
Primary Carbides ◽  
Matrix Powder ◽  
Wear Tests

Ni/60WC coatings on copper substrate were placed via laser deposition (LD). A structural study was conducted using electron microscopy and a microhardness evaluation. Two body abrasive wear tests were conducted with a pin-on-plate reciprocating technique. A tool steel X12MF GOST 5960 (C-Cr-Mo-V 1.6-12-0.5-0.2) with a hardness of 63 HRC was used as a counterpart. The following results were obtained: Precipitation of the secondary carbides takes place in the thicker layers. Their hardness is lower than that of the primary carbides in the deposition (2425 HV vs. 2757 HV) because they mix with the matrix material. In the thin layers, precipitation is restricted due to a higher cooling rate. For both LD coatings, the carbide’s hardness increases compared to the initial mono-tungsten carbide (WC)-containing powder (2756 HV vs. 2200 HV). Such a high level of microhardness reflects the combined influence of a low level of thermal destruction of carbides during laser deposition and the formation of a boride-strengthening phase from the matrix powder. The thicker layer showed a higher wear resistance; weight loss was 20% lower. The changes in the thickness of the laser deposited Ni-WC coating altered its structure and wear resistance.

Effect on Microstructure and Hardness of Plunger Piston of Fe-Based Composite Coating by Laser Cladding

2011 ◽  
Vol 189-193 ◽  
pp. 830-833
Author(s):  
Yong Tao Zhao ◽  
Wen Xue Li ◽  
Jun Wei Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Laser Cladding ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
Hardness Testing ◽  
Matrix Metal ◽  
Cladding Layer ◽  
Hard Particles ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Metal Microstructure

The laser cladding of Fe power technology was used to repair worn plunger piston surface. The microstructure of cladding layer, binder course and the matrix were observed by OM and SEM. Besides, the micro-hardness of different zones was measured through micro-hardness testing. The results show that the matrix metal microstructure of plunger piston is made of ferrite and austenite. By laser cladding Fe-based power on base metal, the cladding layer grain is fine and uniform, grain growth has obvious direction and finally become dendrites oriented, the microstructure of cladding layer is both second-phase hard particles and Fe-based solutes. The combination between matrix and cladding layer is smooth, belong to metallurgy bonding. The hardness of cladding layer is higher than that of other parts in three parts, the max value of micro-hardness is about 1250HV, it can agree with wear resistance need of plunge piston surface.

Wear Characteristics of NiTi/Al6061 Short Fiber Metal Matrix Composite Reinforced With SiC Particulates

2010 ◽  
Vol 132 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ozgen Akalin ◽  
K. Vefa Ezirmik ◽  
Mustafa Urgen ◽  
Golam M. Newaz
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Dry Sliding ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Wear Characteristics ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Sic Particulates ◽  
Composite Samples

Wear characteristics of Al6061 composites, reinforced with short NiTi fibers, were investigated. The NiTi/Al6061 composite samples were fabricated using pressure-assisted sintering process in ambient air where the NiTi fibers are aligned unidirectional in the Al matrix. In addition, NiTi/Al6061 composite with 5 wt % SiC particulates and monolithic Al6061 and Al6061 with 5 wt % SiC particulates were processed in similar conditions. The wear tests were performed using a reciprocating tribometer in ball-on-flat configuration where the counterbody material was martensitic steel. The effects of fiber isotropy and SiC reinforcements on wear resistance were experimentally investigated in dry sliding. Wear properties of the samples were studied using an optical profiler and a scanning electron microscope analysis. The results showed that transverse NiTi fibers improve the wear resistance significantly. Samples with transverse fiber orientation show mostly abrasive wear, whereas, monolithic and parallel samples show adhesive wear mechanism. In addition, SiC reinforcements improve the wear resistance of the composite and the monolithic samples. Since the Al6061 matrix material is smeared onto NiTi fibers in a short period, all composite samples show similar frictional characteristics after certain period of running in dry sliding.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF LASER SURFACING ON THE PROPERTIES OF NiCrBSiC-WC COMPOSITES

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 58-66
Author(s):  
A. E. Zatoka ◽  
D. V. Drobot ◽  
S. P. Merchev ◽  
S. V. Nevezhin ◽  
A. S. Gerasimov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Service Life ◽  
Tungsten Carbide ◽  
Laser Cladding ◽  
Composite Coatings ◽  
Tungsten Carbides ◽  
Technological Parameters ◽  
Carbide Composite ◽  
Measurement While Drilling ◽  
Mechanical And Service Properties

It was investigated the influence of technological parameters of laser cladding on the thickness of the carbide composite coatings with similar composition and properties of matrix and different types of reinforcing inclusions (spherical tungsten carbides (WC) and recycled carbides). Special attention is paid to physical-mechanical and service properties of the composites such as hardness and resistance to abrasive wear. It is established that the thickness of the carbide composite coatings increases with increasing laser power and flow rate of the carrier gas, and with decreasing speed of the laser and the step of cladding. The study showed that at the addition of 50 wt.% WC matrix has smaller hardness values 540-560 HV, which allows to obtain the structure of the carbide composite coatings without cracks. At the same time, at addition of 80 wt.% WC matrix has higher hardness 670 HV, which does not provide the structure without cracks. Resistance of composites NiCrBSiC-WC to cracking, as well as their wear resistance, increases with increasing content of tungsten carbide. The wear resistance of the coatings received from powder Technicord 655-SL, with a reinforcement by recycled carbide, comparable to that for coatings from spherical tungsten carbide Tekmat WC-125. Coatings NiCrBSiCWC, obtained by laser cladding, are used to increase the service life of the equipment telemetering systems, in particular, it is possible to prevent of abrasion and provide of increasing the service life of the contact pads of the equipment for measurement while drilling.

Effect of powdered laser surfacing modes on structure and properties of wear-resistant coating and new medium carbon steel with yield strength 1500 MPa

2019 ◽  
pp. 107-116
Author(s):  
T. V. Knyazyuk ◽  
G. D. Motovilina ◽  
V. V. Bobyr ◽  
V. V. Ryabov
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Phase Composition ◽  
Laser Radiation ◽  
Carbon Steel ◽  
Yield Strength ◽  
Heat Input ◽  
Medium Carbon Steel ◽  
Laser Deposition ◽  
Structure And Properties ◽  
Medium Carbon

This paper studies coatings obtained by laser cladding of M2 powder material (Hoganas, Belgium) on a new B1500 medium-carbon steel. The analysis of defects (pores, cracks), microstructure, phase composition, microhardness of the deposited coatings depending on heat input of laser radiation was performed. The results of tests for wear resistance of coating samples, which allow selecting the optimal modes of laser deposition, are presented.

Microstructure and wear resistance of composite coating by laser cladding Ni60A/B4C pre-placed powders on Ti-6Al-4V substrate

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 541-546 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongxia Zhang ◽  
Huijun Yu ◽  
Chuanzhong Chen
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Laser Cladding ◽  
Composite Coatings ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Wear Test ◽  
Test Machine ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Hardness Tester ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Metallurgical Bond

AbstractThe composite coatings were fabricated by laser cladding Ni60A/B4C pre-placed powders on the surface of Ti-6Al-4V alloy for improving wear resistance and hardness of the substrate. In this research, the composite coatings were studied by means of X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive spectrometer. The sliding wear tests were performed using MM200 wear test machine. The hardness of the coatings was tested by HV-1000 hardness tester. After laser cladding, it was found that there was a good metallurgical bond between the laser cladding coating and Ti-6Al-4V substrate. The composite coatings were mainly composed of the matrix of γ-Ni and a little Ni3Ti and the reinforcements of TiB2, TiC and CrB. The hardness of the sample of Ni60A-5B4C was approximately 2.5–3.5 times that of the Ti-6Al-4V substrate. The hardness of the sample of Ni60A-10B4C was 30% higher than that of sample 1. The wear resistance of samples 1 and 2 were 11 times and 10 times that of the substrate, respectively.

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