Hardfacing of Metals and Alloys
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Corrosion and Protection".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2021) | Viewed by 2381
Special Issue Editor
Interests: Thermal and metallurgical fundamentals of welding. Theory, modeling and experimental investigation of welding processes. Technological aspects of welding, surfacing by welding (hardfacing, rebuilding). Thermomechanical states of welding, laser and heat treatment processes (temperature field, phase changes, strains and stresses, analytical and numerical methods, modeling). Mechanics of materials.
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Hardfacing is the process of surfacing with implementation of welding techniques (methods) for the deposition of harder or tougher materials on the base metal. Hardfacing is a widely used method to protect the surfaces of tools or machine parts against severe wear, corrosion, or oxidation. The methods of hardfacing are important in the application of welding techniques and technological development for the manufacturing of new components, their repair, and extension of their service life for most industries.
The progress in welding methods and material engineering over recent years demands systematic studies of welding methods and consumables applied to hardfacing. The optimization of hardfacing processes require characterization of the relevant welding parameters, such as, e.g., heat input, shielding gases, and preheating temperature. The modern materials for consumables allow for deposition of layers with a wide spectrum of chemical compositions and variable types of micro- and nanostructured precipitates of ultra-hard carbides or borides which improve wear resistance. The optimum alloy selection is made considering the component service conditions and service performance.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to present the latest developments in the research on hardfacing technologies of metals and alloys.
The main topics of interest include but are not limited to the following hardfacing techniques
- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW), including both gas-shielded and open arc welding
- Oxyfuel welding (OFW)
- Submerged arc welding (SAW)
- Electroslag welding (ESW)
- Plasma transferred arc welding (PTAW), also called powder plasma welding
- Thermal spraying
- Laser cladding
Prof. Jerzy Winczek
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- hardfacing
- structure
- carbides
- hardness
- wear
- erosion
- abrasion
- welding methods
- surface
- cracks
