Effect of laser surface alloying on structure of a commercial tool steel Online publication date: Tue, 30-Apr-2013
by L.A. Dobrzański; M. Bonek; K. Labisz
International Journal of Microstructure and Materials Properties (IJMMP), Vol. 8, No. 1/2, 2013
Abstract: This research project presents the investigation results of laser remelting and alloying especially the laser parameters and its influence on the structure and properties of the surface of the 32CrMoV12-28 hot work steel, using the High Power Diode Laser (HPDL). As a result of the performed research structure changes were determined concerning the grain size and reinforcement ceramic particle distribution in the steel surface layer. The reason of this work was to determine the optimal laser treatment parameters, particularly the laser power applied to achieve good layer mechanical properties for protection of this hot work tool steel from losing their work stability and to make the tool surface more resistant to action in hard working conditions. The remelted layers which were formed in the surface of investigated hot work steel were examined metallographically and analysed using light and scanning electron microscope as well as X-Ray diffraction.
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