The impact of gas on the tribological properties of steel 16MnCr5 after surfacing with micro-jet cooling

Abstract

This paper presents results of experimental research concerning the impact of an innovative method of micro-jet cooling on the padding weld performed with MAG welding. It enables to steer the parameters of weld cooling in a precise manner. Micro-jet cooling is a novel method patented in 2011. In addition, various elements, which may e.g. enhance hardness or alter tribological properties, can be entered into its top surface, depending on the applied cooling gas. The micro-jet welding method is the innovative method, which reduces the intensity of abrasive wear. The method can be used as a basic finishing or a regeneration method. An innovative technology for micro-jet is used to cool the weld surface that is, using a micro-welding jet cooling. This allows accurate and complete control of the surface structure of the deposit. The material under study was steel 16MnCr5, which was subject to the welding process with different gases of micro-jet cooling. Nitrogen and air was used as a cooling gas. The main parameter of weld assessment was wear intensity. The tests were conducted in a tribological pin-on-disc type position. T-11 pin-ondisc tester allows for indicating basic wear parameters (wear intensity, wear coefficient, wear force). Based on results of experiment the application of nitrogen in micro-jet cooling of the padding weld in the welding process of steel 16MnCr5 beneficially affects resistance to abrasive wear.