Papers by Keyword: Laser Cladding

Abstract: One of the well-known methods for increasing wear resistance, especially for friction pairs, is surfacing wear-resistant materials on the working surfaces of mating parts [1, 2, 3]. Less expensive grades of steel can be used as the main material in the manufacture of parts, and the surfacing materials in this case must have increased characteristics: mechanical, corrosion and radiation resistance, heat resistance, wear resistance; good anti-friction properties, i.e. more expensive [4, 5]. This significantly reduces the cost of manufacturing or repairing parts, especially in mass production, since cheap grades of steel are used for their manufacture [5, 6]. Improvement of parts by gas powder laser cladding is carried out in shipbuilding, energy, oil and gas and mining industries, in the aviation industry and others. Note that although the method of coating appeared a long time ago, various methods of applying surfaced coatings are still being developed and refined [5,6]. In gas powder laser cladding, coatings are obtained by forcing the powder flow directly into the laser radiation zone [7, 8]. The powder particles are heated in the laser radiation zone and fall on the treated surface (substrate). It is known that the powder particles melt only after they hit the substrate [3, 4], but at the same time the surface layer of the base metal melts. After heating and melting the substrate, a liquid melt bath is formed, which, along with the molten powder, contains a significant part of the base metal components [7, 8]. The intensity of saturation of the surfacing metal with the substrate components is characterized by the proportion of the base metal in the cross section of the track, which is determined by the mixing ratio [9, 10, 11]. It is equal to the ratio of the area of the melted substrate to the sum of the areas of the melted substrate and the track as a percentage and depends on the cladding modes, which is determined after metallographic studies of the structure of protective coatings [8].

Abstract: Laser cladding of a Ni based powder on Cu-Ni-Al or cast iron was performed with a 4kW continuous Nd: YAG laser. The Cu-Ni-Al and cast-iron substrates are used for their thermal properties in glass mold industry. But the issue of these materials is their lack of resistance on corrosion and abrasion. The role of the Ni based alloy is to protect the mold without affecting its thermal properties (Heat Affected Zone (HAZ)). The purpose of this research is to produce a well bonded Ni based melted powder without pores or cracks on a non-planar surface (curvilinear section). An investigation of the impact of the processing parameters, power (1500-3200 W), scanning speed (2.5-10 mm/s) and powder feeding rate (24.5-32.5 g/min) on the bonding quality, the porosity propagation and HAZ appearance is performed. The used methods are neutronography, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy and Electron BackScatter Diffraction (EBSD). These multi-scale techniques are obviously complementary. Neutronography is a well-adapted non-destructive method to observe the porosity in the volume thanks to the contrast between materials. EBSD analysis allows us to analyze the microstructural evolution of the coating notably by observing the dendrites growth. This same method also permits to observe the HAZ nature according to the laser cladding parameters. Those methods allowed to optimize the processing parameters in a way to obtain perfect bonding, to avoid porosity propagation and to limit the HAZ emergence.

Abstract: 3D printed parts and components operate under specific conditions in demanding applications thus requiring additional surface functionality. From the tribological point of view, as-printed surfaces need to enhance their wear resistance or be able to control friction when sliding against other components. The overall focus is to develop a smart approach for functional component optimization through tribo-technical / technological optimization. In this work, the development of a hybrid 3D-printing process was realized by: (i) a combination of production technologies (hybridization), and (ii) customized surfaces by laser processing (functionalization). The focus is set on the increase in the wear resistance by the presence of hard and wear resistant particles embedded in a metallic matrix. For controlled friction behavior self-lubricating layers were deposited on the surfaces.

Abstract: The orthogonal experiment method is used in optimal design of laser cladding, such as laser power (P), scanning speed (SS), powder feeding rate (PFR) and shielding gas velocity (SGV) etc. Both the dilution rate and the aspect ratio are investigated by comprehensive scoring method, which transforms multi-index into single index. In view of the nonlinear characteristics of laser cladding process parameters, the optimum level of each factor based on interaction effect is obtained by analyzing binary tables. Finally, the relationship between the laser cladding process parameters and the two indexes (the dilution rate and the ratio of width to height of coating) is obtained. This method has potential applications for the further investigating on the laser cladding process rules.

Abstract: Laser cladding technology is widely used in the surface modification of parts due to its excellent properties such as high hardness, high wear resistance and corrosion resistance. Extends the life of these parts under normal use conditions, greatly reducing production costs. In this paper, the influence of different parameters such as laser cladding process parameters—laser power and scanning speed, and their interaction on the performance of mold cladding layer is discussed, and the future development direction of laser cladding technology in mold is prospected.

Abstract: Aiming at the problem of poor high-temperature wear-resistance of rope clamp used in super-high speed elevators, the experiments of laser cladding to prepare carbide reinforced composite coating were made. nanoTiC powder, Ni-based alloy powder were used as cladding material. The microstructure and hardness of composite coating were tested by relevant equipments. The research results show that the composite coating is made up of TiC, Cr₃C₂, Fe₃C and Fe-Ni-Cr-C HYPERLINK "javascript:void (0);" solid solution. When the content of TiC is 10%, 30%, the morphology of TiC is presented as dendrite-like and the morphology of HYPERLINK "javascript:void (0);" solid solution is presented as cellular-like. When the content of TiC is 50%, the morphology of TiC is presented as block-like, lath-like. There are some microcracks on grain boundaries. At the content of 30%, laser power 1.5KW, scanning speed 600mm/min, the laser cladding has no crack and hole. The average hardness of composite coating is 701HV0.2. Using this technology to the surface strengthening of elevator parts, the wear resistance and service life can be greatly improved.

Abstract: The article shows the results of multilayer laser cladding of heat-resistant single crystal nickel-based alloy ZhS32-VI (CSMX-4 analogue). The influence of the main technological parameters on geometry and microstructure formation of deposited beads was investigated. Based on obtained dependencies, the regression equations are compiled for describing the shape of bead and the ratio of directional and equiaxial crystallized sections. The obtained dependencies of regime parameters nomination allow restoring the gas-turbine blades by the method of laser cladding.

Abstract: A solution for new phase inclusion growth is suggested for the case of the Ni-based alloys. This solution takes into account a chemical composition of the alloy and conditions of the laser treatment process. A method for calculation of the chemical reaction rate constant is also suggested for the Ni₃Al formation in the Ni-Al alloy. Modeling is fulfilled for the laser cladding process. Time dependences for the reacting component concentration is obtained as well as for intermetallic inclusion growth and thermal cycle.

Abstract: The article presents the results of the study of the additive technology of direct growing from aluminum wire using various energy sources - laser, arc and combined laser-arc, as well as their influence on the microstructure of walls grown from aluminum alloy AlMg6Zr. Keywords: high power laser, laser cladding, microstructure aluminum based alloys

Abstract: This article is devoted to Inconel 718 heat-resistant nickel alloy. Comparison of samples obtained by high-speed direct laser deposition technology of powders from different manufacturers on their structure and properties was carried out. The dependence of the influence of the chemical composition of the powders on the formation of defects in the studied samples was established