激光功率对H13-TiC熔覆层温度场及应力场的影响规律

为改善熔覆层显微组织结构,强化42CrMo表面性能,基于42CrMo基材多道熔覆H13-TiC复合粉末,采用数值模拟与熔覆试验相结合的方式,探究不同熔覆功率下的温度对熔覆层显微组织和显微硬度的影响机理。基于材料性能的温变性构建激光熔覆模型,分析功率对熔覆层表面温度场以及残余应力场的影响机制。针对实验获得的H13-TiC复合熔覆层,采用扫描电镜分析其显微结构以及元素分布,研究TiC颗粒的形态分布与显微硬度之间的关系。结果表明:激光功率在2000 W增大至2850 W的过程中,第三条轨道熔覆状态下的温度峰值提升34.4%,2850 W时高达3471.53℃;轨道表面的残余应力呈现中间大两头小的分布规律。熔覆层内部TiC细小颗粒的数量随温度升高而逐渐增加,功率为2850 W时,TiC细小颗粒弥散较为均匀,TiC聚集区以外区域的显微硬度提升33%~50%。通过分析功率增大过程中轨道间温度场和残余应力场的变化规律,改善和提升了熔覆层显微组织结构和显微硬度,为激光熔覆技术在截齿材质42CrMo的应用方面提供了理论依据。

Residual stress distribution in different depths of TiNi/Ti_2Ni-based laser clad coating prepared at different environmental temperatures

This study aimed to effectively reduce the cracking susceptibility of the laser clad coating by enhancing the environmental temperature during laser cladding,and reveal the residual stress distribution in different depths of the coating.The TiNi/Ti2Ni-based coatings were prepared on Ti6Al4V by laser cladding at different environmental temperatures of25,400,600and800°C.The changes in residual stress along the depth of the coatings were investigated in detail by the nanoindentation method.Results showed that the average residual stress of2.90GPa in the coating prepared at25°C was largest.With the increase in environmental temperature,the average residual stress was reduced to1.34GPa(400°C),0.70GPa(600°C)and0GPa(800°C).For all the coatings,the residual stress was increased with increasing the distance from the coating surface.Enhancing the environmental temperature can effectively reduce the cracking susceptibility of the coatings.

Microstructure and mechanical properties of interface between laser cladded Hastelloy coating and steel substrate

In order to improve the corrosion resistance of carbon steel,Hastelloy coatings were prepared on E235steel substrate by ahigh power diode laser with laser scanning speeds of6and12mm/s,respectively.The interface between the coating and substratewas firstly exposed by dissolving off the substrate.Its microstructure,composition and mechanical properties were systemicallystudied.Special“edges”along the grain boundary were found at coating/substrate interface.These“edges”consisted of intergranularcorrosion area and real grain boundary.The interface of coating mainly displayed austenite structure ascribed to the rapidsolidification as well as the dilution of Ni during preparation.Additionally,Hastelloy coating and its interface prepared at the speedof12mm/s showed higher hardness than that prepared at the speed of6mm/s.Grain boundaries had higher friction coefficient thangrains at both coating/substrate interfaces.Moreover,the interface at higher laser scanning speed exhibited smaller grains,lowerdilution rates of Ni and Fe as well as a better tribological property.

Microstructure and properties of WC-12Co composite coatings prepared by laser cladding

A comprehensive study of the phase composition, microstructure evolution, microhardness and wear performance of WC-12 Co composite coatings fabricated by laser cladding using coaxial powder-feed mode was presented. It was shown that a combination of high scan speed and high laser energy density made WC on the edge of WC-12 Co composite powders partially melt in liquid Co and 304 stainless steel matrix, and then new carbides consisting of lamellar WC and herringbone M3 W3 C(M=Fe,Co) were formed. Meanwhile, WC-12 Co composite coatings with no porosity, cracks and drawbacks like decarburization were obtained, showing high densification and good metallurgical bonding with the substrate. Furthermore, a considerably high microhardness of HV0.3 1500-1600, low coefficient of friction of 0.55 and wear rate of(2.15±0.31)×10-7 mm3/(N·m) were achieved owing to the synergistic effect of excellent metallurgical bonding and fine microstructures of composite coating under laser power of 1500 W.

Effects of TiB_2+TiC content on microstructure and wear resistance of Ni55-based composite coatings produced by plasma cladding

TiB2-TiC reinforced Ni55 matrix composite coatings were in-situ fabricated via plasma cladding on steels using Ti, B4C, and Ni55 as precursor materials at different proportions. Effects of TiB2+TiC content of ceramics phase on the microstructure and wear resistance were studied. The results showed that ceramic phases TiB2 and TiC were in-situ synthesized by plasma cladding, and the ceramic phase content significantly affected tribological performance and the wear mechanism of coatings under different loads. The composite ceramics protected coatings from further delamination wear by crack-resistance under a load of 30 N. Severe abrasive wear and adhesive wear were prevented when the load increased to 60 N because of the high hardness and strength of ceramic phases. Moreover, a compacted layer appeared on the wear surface of coatings with high content of ceramic phases, which effectively decreased the friction coefficient and wear rate. The TiB2-TiC composite ceramics significantly improved the wear performance of metal matrix composite coatings by different mechanisms under loads of 30 and 60 N.