Improvement of Wear Resistance of Stainless Steel AISI 304L by Diode Laser Surface Alloying with Chromium Carbide

Abstract:

Metal matrix composite layers were fabricated on AISI 304L substrate by diode laser surface alloying with direct injection of chromium carbide Cr₃C₂ powder into the molten-pool. The influence of laser alloying parameters on the quality of the alloyed layers were investigated. The alloyed layers were examined by optical metallography and scanning electron microscopy. Comparative erosion tests between the AISI 304L substrate and the alloyed layers have been performed following the ASTM G 76 standard test method. The uniform laser beam intensity profile of the laser used ensures to produce fully dense alloying layers with homogenous distribution of Cr₃C₂ particle throughout the matrix alloy. Distribution and dissolution of Cr₃C₂ particles are strongly dependent on the laser power level. The alloyed layers exhited noticeable increased erosion resistance in comparison to AISI 304L substrate for both 30° and 90° impact angles.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 809-810)
• Pages: 363-368
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.809-810.363
• Online since: November 2015
• Authors: Damian Janicki*
• Keywords: AISI 304L, Chromium Carbide, Erosive Wear, High Power Direct Diode Laser, Laser Surface Alloying, Metal Matrix Composite

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