Zhen Gong , Daosheng Wen , Beibei Kong , Yang Qiao , Zhen Xiao , Yuhang Wang , Yanxing Ding , Qinghua Lv , Minghao Zhang , Yongshuo Sun , Shouren Wang
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Abstract
In this study, Ti-Al coatings were successfully deposited on a Ti-6Al-4V alloy through laser cladding technology. The microstructure of the Ti-Al coatings was investigated, and the optimal process parameters were determined. Fretting wear properties of the Ti-Al coatings were analyzed. The results showed that the Ti-Al coating samples exhibited a gradient microstructure. With the increase in laser power and powder feeding rate, the Ti-Al coating samples exhibited better mechanical properties due to finer grains, stronger texture component, and higher microhardness. In the fretting wear properties, the gradient microstructure of the Ti-Al coating sample led to an increase in microhardness. An increase in hardness within a certain range leads to a decrease in wear weight loss, which improves wear properties. Meanwhile, the debris formed a third body layer that acted as a solid lubricant, significantly reducing the average coefficient of friction (COF) and wear volume, thus improving the wear resistance properties. Moreover, the wear mechanisms of Ti-6Al-4V and Ti-Al coating samples under different normal loads were elucidated.
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