Experimental and surface analyses of laser deposited Al-Sn-Cu-Si coatings on Ti-6Al-4V alloy

Abstract

Abstract: Modification of surfaces is very necessary in order to mitigate against catastrophic surface degradation of wear and corrosion. The one solution against this aforementioned degradation is to design coatings that can fight against this menace in order to retain the surface integrity. These fabricated coatings would bring innovative microstructures with exceptional properties and performance. The inability of conventional techniques to fabricate complex designs, shapes and enhanced microstructures have led to Additive Manufacturing (A.M) techniques in seeking for solution to this problem. The project sought to utilize laser cladding of Ti-6Al-4V alloy as a method of improving its surface properties therefore expanding the range of applications and lifespan of the material...M.Ing. (Mechanical Engineering Science