Influence of deep cryogenic treatment of high speed steel substrate on TiAlN coating properties

Deep cryogenic treatment in combination with classic heat treatment shows a significant improvement in wear resistance of high speed steel tools. The aim of this research was to investigate how the microstructure of the substrate tool steel material, which was altered by deep cryogenic treatment and plasma nitriding, influences the properties of TiAlN coating. The microstructure, topography and composition of the TiAlN coating were investigated using field‐emission scanning electron microscope, atomic force microscopy, XRD, and glow discharge optical emission spectroscopy. The coating adhesion was measured using the scratch test. The sliding wear resistance and the force required to break the coating were determined with the ball‐on‐flat method. Resistance to microabrasion was measured by free ball abrasion test. The results show that deep cryogenic treatment combined with plasma nitriding influence the adhesion of the TiAlN coating to the high speed steel substrate. Wear resistance tests show better wear resistance of deep cryogenic treated samples in comparison with conventionally heat treated ones.     

纯铜表面火焰喷涂陶瓷/渗铝复合层及其性能

为提高铜部件的使用寿命,采用火焰涂技术,在铜基体表面先后喷涂中间铝层和表层陶瓷涂层,经加热扩散处理,制备成铜基陶瓷/渗铝复合涂层。用扫描电镜、X射线衍射仪、热震试验、腐蚀失重、耐磨检测等对复合涂层进行分析、研究。结果表明:复合涂层中有Cu1.05Zn0.95,Cu2TiZn等新相生成;复合涂层抗热震性能较单纯陶瓷涂层好,经920℃加热扩散处理的复合涂层热震次数达40次;复合涂层显著提高了纯铜基体的耐蚀性和耐磨性。     

Effect of welding procedure on wear behaviour of a modified martensitic tool steel hardfacing deposit

In the last years hardfacing became an issue of intense development related to wear resistant applications. Welding deposits can functionalize surfaces and reclaim components extending their service life. Tool steels are widely used in hardfacing deposits to provide improved wear properties. Nevertheless systematic studies of wear behaviour of new alloys deposited by hardfacing, under different service conditions are scarce. In this work the effects of shielding gas, heat input and post-weld heat treatment on the microstructural evolution and wear resistance of a modified AISI H13 martensitic tool steel deposited by semi-automatic gas shielded arc welding process using a tubular metal-cored wire, were studied. Four coupons were welded with different welding parameters. The shielding gases used were Ar–2% CO₂ and Ar–20% CO₂ mixtures and two levels of heat input were selected: 2 and 3 kJ/mm. The as welded and 550 °C–2 h post-weld heat treated conditions were considered. From these coupons, samples were extracted for testing metal–metal wear under condition of pure sliding with a load of 500 N. Chemical compositions were determined; microstructure and microhardness were assessed. It was found that content of retained austenite in the microstructure varied with the welding condition and that heat-treated samples showed secondary hardening, associated with precipitation phenomena. Nevertheless, as welded samples showed higher wear resistance than heat treated specimens. Under these test conditions post-weld heat treatment led to a reduction in wear resistance. The best wear behaviour was observed in samples welded with low heat input and under the lowest oxygen potential shielding gas used here, in the as welded condition. The intervening mechanism was mild oxidative. These results were explained in terms of the relative oxidation resistance stemming from different welding conditions.     

热处理对原位自生VCp/Fe复合材料的油润滑摩擦磨损性能影响的研究

研究了热处理对原位自生VCp/Fe复合材料在油润滑工况条件下摩擦磨损性能的影响。结果表明,在油润滑条件下,经热处理后VCp/Fe复合材料的基体组织得到调整优化,其耐磨性能远大于铸态VCp/Fe复合材料的和正火45钢的;在变载荷的情况下,淬火+低温回火热处理后的复合材料的耐磨性比其它热处理工艺处理后的要好。     

离焦量对激光熔覆层组织及性能的影响

目的改善40 Cr钢表面性能,提高其表面硬度、耐磨性及耐蚀性。方法利用扫描电子显微镜、显微硬度计、磨损试验机、电化学测试系统等对激光熔覆层组织及性能进行观察和分析。结果离焦量越大,熔覆粉末及基体表面熔化深度越浅,通过控制适当的离焦量可以获得结合良好的涂层;离焦量为110 mm时,激光束的快热快冷作用能获得细小均匀的组织,细晶能保证较高的硬度,耐磨性及耐蚀性均较好。结论 40Cr钢经激光熔覆处理后可显著改善其表面性能,适宜的离焦量有利于获得最佳性能。     

Effect of secondary processing on the microstructure and wear behavior of spray formed Al–30Mg2Si–2Cu alloy

In the present work, Al–30Mg₂Si–2Cu alloy has been spray formed and subsequently hot pressed for densification. The alloy is then subjected to solutionizing and isothermal aging treatments. The microstructural features, hardness and wear behavior of spray formed and secondary processed alloys have been evaluated individually and compared with that of as-cast alloy. The microstructure of spray formed alloy showed refined and globular shaped primary Mg₂Si intermetallic particles and Al₂Cu precipitate particles uniformly distributed in Al matrix. The microstructure was refined further after hot consolidation. The microstructure after solution heat treatment appeared similar to that of the spray formed alloy but aging led to a further refinement in the microstructure compared to that of the hot pressed alloy. The evaluation of wear behavior of these alloys, under dry sliding condition, showed that the age hardened alloy exhibits maximum wear resistance and minimum coefficient of friction over the entire range of applied load (10–50 N) at a sliding speed of 2 ms⁻¹ followed by hot pressed, spray formed and solution heat treated alloys. The as-cast alloy showed the least wear resistance and highest coefficient of friction. Similar trend has been observed even in their hardness values too. The wear resistance of the alloys is discussed in light of their microstructural modifications induced during spray forming and subsequent secondary processing and also the topography of worn surfaces.     

Effect of heat treatment on microstructure and wear behavior of Al–Si alloys with various iron contents

Effect of T6 heat treatment on microstructure and wear behavior of hypoeutectic Al–Si alloys with iron contents of 0.15, 0.7 and 1.2 wt% was studied. Dry sliding wear tests were performed on a pin-on-disk tribometer under normal loads of 20, 30 and 40 N. The alloy with 0.7 wt% iron showed the highest wear resistance before the heat treatment under the loads tested. T6 heat treatment improved the wear resistance of the alloys with different iron contents compared to the non-heat treated 0.7 wt% iron alloy under all applied loads. The improvements in the wear can be attributed to the decrease of length and volume fraction of hard and brittle β-Al₅FeSi iron-rich intermetallics and spherodization of the coarse eutectic silicon particles by diffusion of iron and silicon into the matrix upon solution heat treatment. The change in the morphology of the phase particles reduced the probability of nucleation and propagation of subsurface cracks and increased the wear resistance in the samples.     

Electron-beam Treatment of Tungsten-free TiC/NiCr Cermet Ⅰ:Influence of Subsurface Layer Microstructure on Resistance to Wear during Cutting of Metals

An experimental investigation were performed on the effect of the impulse electron-beam irradiation upon microstruc-ture of the surface layer and on wear resistance of a cutting tool for sintered TiC/NiCr cermet. The results showed that the surface electron-beam treatment of the TiC/NiCr cermet is an efficient method for investigating the mi-crostructure and phase composition in the surface layer of the powder composite and there are optimal regimes of electron-beam treatment, which ensure a substantial increase in the resistance of the cermet to wear during cutting of metals.     

Enhancement of wear resistance of ductile iron surface alloyed by stellite 6

This paper deals with the improvement of the wear resistance of ductile iron surface alloyed by a hypoeutectic stellite 6 alloy. In this regard, the surface alloyed layer with 3 mm thickness deposited on ductile iron using tungsten inert gas (TIG) surface processing. The microstructure, hardness and wear resistance of surface alloyed layer were investigated using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction analysis, Vickers hardness (HV0.3) and pin-on-plate tests. The results showed that the microstructure of the surface alloyed layer consisted of carbides dispersed in a Co-based solid solution matrix with dendritic structure. This microstructure was responsible for the improvement of the hardness and wear resistance of the coating. Further investigations showed that the dominant mechanism of the wear in the coated and uncoated samples was delamination wear.     

Wear Behavior of Deep-Cryogenic Treated High-Speed Steels at Different Loads

Tools for the cold-working applications are typically made from the high-speed steels. However, due to wear and plastic deformation their performance in several applications is not adequate and should be further improved. By using appropriate combination of vacuum heat-treatment in conjunction with a deep-cryogenic treatment (duplex treatment) the microstructure of high-speed steel matrix can be substantially changed and the hardness and fracture toughness can be modified and optimised. In the present work we have investigated the effect of four different tempering temperatures of vacuum and cryogenically treated ESR AISI M2 high-speed steel on the resulting combinations of microstructure, hardness and toughness and their effect on the wear mechanisms at different loads. The results showed that at relatively high loads the different treatments resulted in an order-of-magnitude difference of wear resistance, while at low loads the selected treatments were efficient enough to keep the wear within the mild wear regime and small variations between the samples. However, the overall wear transition did not occur at any load used or any sample treatment, although some small differences in wear mechanisms can be seen, primarily depending on the fracture toughness of the samples.     

Effect of electric contact surface treatment on microstructure and wear behaviour of ductile iron

Abstract

A study of electric contact surface treatment to ductile iron has been carried out. This technology was based on the application of the contact resistance heating between the electrode and workpiece. For comparison, the experiments of induction hardening to ductile iron were studied. The microstructure, microhardness, surface residual stress and wear properties were investigated using optical microscope, scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, Vickers microhardness and rolling contact wear tests. Electric contact surface treatment resulted in the formation of fine ledeburite (white bright layer) and martensite in the ductile iron surface, in which the hardness in these areas was higher than that of induction hardened surface. The wear test results showed that the ductile iron surface after electric contact surface treatment had better wear resistance owing to the fine microstructure, high hardness and residual compressive stress.     

Effect of surface laser treatment on the microstructure and wear behaviour of grey iron

The effect of the laser surface treatment on the microstructure and wear behaviour of grey iron was studied. Experiments were performed using a continuous CO₂ laser with a square 10 × 10 mm beam and uniform power density for 2.5 and 5 kW power output and different scan rates. The achieved microstructure and hardness of the different zones of the treated material and its wear behaviour were analyzed. By choosing the adequate working conditions, a wide range of microstructures can be obtained on the material surface layer. The wear test results showed that surface laser hardening treatment causes an improvement of the material wear behaviour.     

Effect of tempering temperature on microstructure and properties of aluminium-bearing high boron high speed steel

Heat treatment is of great significance to the performance improvement of high speed steel. Via heat treatment, the microstructure of high speed steel can be improved, thus greatly improving the material performance. The effect of tempering temperature on the microstructure of aluminium-bearing high boron high speed steel (AB-HSS) was investigated by optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and x-ray diffraction (XRD). The hardness and wear resistance of the alloy at different tempering temperatures were tested by Rockwell hardness tester, micro-hardness tester and wear tester. The experimental results indicate that the tempering microstructure of aluminium-bearing high boron high speed steel consists of α-Fe, M₂B and a few of M₂₃(C, B)₆. Tempering temperature could greatly affect the wear resistance of materials. With the increase of tempering temperature, the wear resistance of aluminium-bearing high boron high speed steel firstly increase and then decrease. The alloy tempered at 450 °C has the best wear resistance and minimum wear weight loss. This study provides a reference for the formulation of heat treatment process of aluminium-bearing high boron high speed steel.     

Microstructure and abrasive wear behaviour of iron base hardfacing

Abstract

The influence of the composition and heat treatment of overlays on the abrasive wear resistance of iron base hardfacing alloy overlays is reported. Overlays were deposited using a shielded metal arc (SMA) welding process on structural steel using two commercial hardfacing electrodes, i.e.Fe – 6%Cr – 0.7%C (H₁) and Fe – 32%Cr – 4.5%C (H₂). Abrasive wear resistance of overlays in as welded and heat treated conditions was tested using a pin on disc system against a 300 grade waterproof SiC polishing paper at different normal loads (1 – 4 N) and constant sliding speed 2.0 m s^-1. Optical microscopy was used to study the microstructure of overlays in as welded and heat treated conditions. SEM studies of wear surfaces were carried out to analyse wear mechanisms. It was found that the wear resistance of the high Cr – C coating is better than the low Cr – C hardfacing under identical conditions. Significant variation in hardness was noticed across the interface, indicating the effect of dilution. Hardness of the coating adjacent to the interface was found to be comparatively lower than the coating further away from the interface. Post-weld heat treatment enhanced the abrasive wear resistance.     

Effect of increased manganese addition and mould type on the slurry erosion characteristics of Cr-Mn iron systems

The wear resistance of high chromium iron is well recorded. However, the same is not the case as regards the use of manganese at higher percentages in high chromium irons and its influence on wear behaviour. Hence, this work highlights the slurry wear characteristics of chromium (□ 16–19%) iron following the introduction of manganese at two levels i.e. 5 and 10%. It is known that the wear properties are dictated by the microstructural features. To alter the structure, the cooling rate of casting has been varied by adopting two different types of moulds (i.e. sand and metal) and subsequently subjecting to thermal treatment. The as-cast and heat treated samples are examined for microstructure and then evaluated for hardness and slurry erosion properties. As the manganese content is increased from 5 to 10%, the hardness showed a decrease in value both in the as-cast and heat treated conditions. The slurry erosion loss, expectedly, showed an increase irrespective of the sample condition (i.e. mould type/heat treatment adopted). The findings are corroborated with the microstructural features obtained through optical and scanning electron microscopy.     

Structure and wear resistance of the composite layers produced by glow discharge nitriding and PLD method on AISI 316L austenitic stainless steel

The rapid technical development enhances the demands on constructional materials in terms of their resistance to frictional wear, resistance to corrosion and erosion, high hardness, high tensile and fatigue strength. These demands can be satisfied by e.g. applying various surface engineering techniques that permit to modify the microstructure, phase and chemical composition of the surface layers of the treated parts. A prospective line of the development of surface engineering is the production of composite layers by combining various surface engineering methods. The paper presents the results of examinations of the phase composition and frictional wear resistance of the layers produced by hybrid processes, i.e. such that combined glow discharge assisted nitriding performed at 450 °C and 550 °C with a pulsed laser deposition of boron nitride coatings (PLD method). It has been shown that the boron nitride coatings formed on nitrided AISI 316L steel increase its frictional wear resistance.     

Structure and wear resistance of the composite layers produced by glow discharge nitriding and PLD method on AISI 316L austenitic stainless steel

The rapid technical development enhances the demands on constructional materials in terms of their resistance to frictional wear, resistance to corrosion and erosion, high hardness, high tensile and fatigue strength. These demands can be satisfied by e.g. applying various surface engineering techniques that permit to modify the microstructure, phase and chemical composition of the surface layers of the treated parts. A prospective line of the development of surface engineering is the production of composite layers by combining various surface engineering methods. The paper presents the results of examinations of the phase composition and frictional wear resistance of the layers produced by hybrid processes, i.e. such that combined glow discharge assisted nitriding performed at 450 °C and 550 °C with a pulsed laser deposition of boron nitride coatings (PLD method). It has been shown that the boron nitride coatings formed on nitrided AISI 316L steel increase its frictional wear resistance.     

高硬度耐磨损电弧喷涂涂层研究

采用电弧喷涂方法制备的高硬度耐磨损JCW-B涂层可广泛应用于工业零部件耐磨表面.对涂层的组织、孔隙率、硬度、结合强度及耐磨粒磨损性能进行分析,对比研究该涂层与Ni60喷熔层的耐冲蚀性能.结果表明JCW-B涂层组织致密,孔隙率低于4%,显微硬度HV0.1高于1200,平均结合强度大于50MPa.研究了涂层的耐磨损机理,XRD结果显示涂层中主要含有Fe3B硬质相,对涂层起到弥散强化的作用.     

Effects of Yttrium Addition on Microstructure, Hardness and Resistance to Wear and Corrosive Wear of TiNi Alloy

TiNi alloy has a high resistance to wear and could be an excellent candidate for various tribological applications. In this paper, it was demonstrated that by addition of yttrium, hardness properties and resistance to wear and corrosive wear of TiNi alloy were improved. New yttrium rich regions were formed in microstructure of TiNi alloy. The improved properties of this alloy by the yttrium addition could be attributed to the formation of these regions. The results showed that there was an optimum content for addition of yttrium between 2% and 5% (in wt%), and above this content the improvement in properties of TiNi became minor.     

Failure Analysis of Wear Block of Crush Deck Used in Sinter Plant

Failure analysis of wear block used in the crush deck of a Sinter Plant was carried out. Crush deck acts as a platform to transfer the hot sinter cake from sinter machine to crushing unit. Hot sinter cake with a temperature around 800 °C falls on the crush deck from the discharging end of rotating sinter machine. This investigation consists of visual observation, chemical analysis, characterization of microstructures, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and measurement of hardness. Analysis revealed that this is an iron-based material with Cr–Ni alloying with higher hardness and lower toughness, which was due to improper microstructure. Microstructure revealed a large number of primary carbides along with needle-shaped carbides, which drastically reduce the toughness of the material. Application point of view the wear block should have optimum combination of toughness and wear resistance at elevated temperature; however, analyses showed the actual wear block had with higher wear resistance and lower toughness. This was reflected in the undesirable microstructure observed during metallographic study. It was thus concluded that the component failed before a proper life cycle was achieved due to poor material properties. Based on the failure analysis suitable heat treatment process was recommended. Metallurgical study carried out on the suggested material, showed significant improvements in material property. Trial of recommended wear block was taken at the plant level and life of the recommended material improved twice than that of previous one.