Abstract
Laser surface alloying (LSA) is increasingly recognized as a powerful surface modification tool for enhancing the wear resistance of engineering components. Experimental investigations have been carried out to examine the influence of re-scanning on tribological behavior in laser surface alloying of Al with Ni. Dry sliding wear tests have been conducted using a reciprocating machine under different normal loads of 10,. 15, and 20. N and at a constant sliding speed of 0.1m/s. Re-scanning was found to substantially affect the laser-alloyed layer, including its phase constitution. Re-scanning leads to higher hardness compared to a single-time scan; however, the specific wear rate following re-scanning is lower. These observations are rationalized in terms of microstructure and the wear mechanism.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3875-3879 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Materials and Design |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering