Applications of Laser Cladded WC-Based Wear Resistant Coatings

• DOI: 10.1016/j.phpro.2011.03.042
• Publication Date: 2011-04-19T20:36:33Z
• Authors: Jo Verwimp; Marleen Rombouts; Eric Geerinckx; Filip Motmans
• Keywords: Tungsten Carbide; Cladding (metalworking)

Laser cladding is an additive process wherein a laser source used to melt metal-based powder or wire on metal substrate. The technique frequently produce wear resistant coatings consisting of matrix and ceramic strengthening phase. In this study mixtures nickel based powders various amounts tungsten carbides have been as feedstock for range steel substrates different applications. Crack-free low porosity with thickness about 1 mm carbide concentrations up 50 vol% produced. evaluation the resistance performed lab scale in application itself.