The Effects of Feedstock Powder and Deposition Technique on the Hardness and Tribological Performance of Thermal-Sprayed WC-Co Coatings

Author(s):  
Traugott E. Fischer ◽  
Yunfei Qiao ◽  
YouRong Liu

The wear resistance of thirty WC-Co coatings, deposited by standard High-Velocity Oxyfuel (HVOF) techniques and a high-temperature variant of HVOF, with standard commercial and experimental nanostructured feedstocks, is examined. It is found that the high-temperature gun produces harder and more wear-resistant coatings than the standard gun. The latter does not generate high enough temperatures to melt the powder and provide good bonding between WC grains and Co binder. All coatings present higher wear resistance than the steel substrate. Coatings deposited with standard feedstock possess generally higher wear resistance than nanostructured coatings. The difference is more pronounced in sliding than in abrasive wear. WC-Co Coatings deposited with nanostructured feedstocks are recommended for use in bearings and other machinery with sliding parts because they inflict much less wear on the material on which they slide than conventional coatings. Coatings with micrometer WC grains are recommended for abrasion resistance applications such as earth moving or slurry processing machinery.

2021 ◽  
Vol 346 ◽  
pp. 02004
Author(s):  
S.N. Khimukhin ◽  
S.V. Nikolenko ◽  
L.A. Konevtsov ◽  
E.D. Kim

The paper presents the research results on produsing by the method of liquid-phase self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) the composite metal-matrix alloys intended for the obtaining of wear-resistant coatings by electric spark deposition (ESD). Oxides NiO, Cr2O3 and mineral concentrate ZrO2 were used as a melting charge. Alloys based on the Ni-Al system with aluminides of complex composition containing Cr and Zr were obtained by means of the alumothermic SHS reaction. Wear-resistant coatings were formed on steel 45 by the ESD method by means of the newly obtained alloys,. The maximum wear resistance of the coatings was obtained using the alloys containing Cr (wt% 18) and Zr (wt% 1.9).


Author(s):  
M.S.A. Khan ◽  
T.W. Clyne ◽  
A.J. Sturgeon

Abstract Coatings have been produced by HVOF spraying of four different WC-Co powders, using two fuel gases and two oxygen contents in the flame, and characterised in terms of microstructure and resistance to abrasive wear. It is concluded that there is a close correlation between high levels of chemical reaction, occurring during spraying (and possibly during powder production), and poor wear resistance. Good wear resistance is favoured by using low porosity powders, which interact with the atmosphere less readily during spraying, and also by using a flame with a relatively low oxygen content. This probably minimises the degree of reaction by ensuring that conditions are reducing. Use of propylene rather than hydrogen gives coatings with slightly better wear resistance, despite the fact that the flame temperatures are higher. It is concluded that, for this relatively small rise in temperature, the positive effect on inter-splat cohesion seems to outweigh the negative effect of increased decarburisation.


1978 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 353-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.A. Wolfla ◽  
R.C. Tucker

Alloy Digest ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 60 (12) ◽  

Abstract Creusabro Dual is an advanced development in wear-resistant steels where the metal, alloyed with 0.6% Ti, produces excellent sliding wear resistance. It is unique to offer wear resistance at this level of hardness (500 HB), with such high abrasion resistance combined with high resistance to cracking in service. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on wear resistance as well as forming and joining. Filing Code: SA-639. Producer or source: Industeel USA, LLC.


Alloy Digest ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 57 (5) ◽  

Abstract Creusabro 4800 is a high-performance wear-resistant steel exhibiting better resistance than other quenched steels with a hardness of 400 HB. This 4800 alloy uses a combination of fine distribution of microcarbides and an efficient work hardening in service to achieve wear resistance. This datasheet provides information on composition, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on high temperature performance and wear resistance as well as forming, machining, and joining. Filing Code: SA-579. Producer or source: Industeel USA, LLC.


Author(s):  
Y.S. Song ◽  
J.-C. Han ◽  
M.-H. Park ◽  
B.-H. Ro ◽  
K.-H. Lee ◽  
...  

Abstract The Thermal Barrier Coating (TBC) used to improve the heat barrier and wear resistant property in high temperature of the aircraft engine and the automobile engine, usually has a two layer structure. One is a ceramic top layer for heat insulation and the other is a metal bond layer to facilitate the bond strength between the top ceramic layer and the substrate. But, the coated layers can be peeled off because of the accumulation of the thermal stress by the difference of the thermal expantion coefficient between metal and ceramics in a heat cyclic environment. In this study, the intermediate layer produced by plasma spray process was introduced to reduce the thermal stress. The powders of plasma spray coating were Yttria Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ), Magnesia Stabilized Zirconia (MSZ) and NiCrAIY. The intermediate layer was sprayed with the powders of partially stabilized zirconia with 50wt% NiCrAIY between the ceramics top coat and the bond coat for the purpose of alleviating heat expansion. The high temperature wear and thermal shock test were conducted. The high temperature wear resistance of the YSZ TBC was better than that of the MSZ TBC. The wear resistance decreased with incresing temperature between 400°C to 600°C. The 3 layers TBC with YSZ top coating showed the best thermal shock resistance. This means that the intermediate layer played an importnat roll to alleviate the difference of the thermal expansion between metallic layer and ceramics layer. SEM and OM were examined. The bond strength, hardness test, and wear test were also studied


2021 ◽  
Vol 143 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Calvin Samuel. S ◽  
Yash Chodancar ◽  
Smit Kanther ◽  
Arivarasu M. ◽  
T. Ram Prabhu

Abstract In this study, the microstructure, high-temperature tribological performance, and mechanical properties of solution-aged Ti–10V–2Fe–3Al were investigated. The microstructure of solution-aged Ti–10V–2Fe–3Al reveals a bimodal α and β microstructure with uniformly dispersed α precipitates in the β matrix phase. The hot tribological performance of solution-aged Ti–10V–2Fe–3Al was investigated at different temperatures (28, 250, 350, and 450 °C) in a high-temperature pin-on-disc configuration. The wear mechanisms were evaluated at the worn-out surface using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The abrasive wear mechanism is predominant at 28 °C and 250 °C testing conditions, whereas the oxidation and delamination are dominant wear mechanisms at 350 °C and 450 °C testing conditions. The worn-out surface at different temperature conditions was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS) analysis. The absence of protective oxide formation at 28 °C and intermittent protective oxide formation at 250 °C testing condition are ineffective in protecting the surface from wear damages and high wear loss. The protective tribo-oxide formations at 350 °C and 450 °C are continuous and provide improved wear resistance behavior of the material. The V2O5-rich tribo-oxide layer formation at 350 °C offers excellent wear resistance and protection against wear damages among the testing conditions. The Vickers microhardness study of the samples tested at different temperature conditions shows significant differences in the hardness magnitude at the cross section.


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