Published 1999 | Version v1
Journal article

Tribological behaviour of line hardening of steel U13A with Nd: TAG laser

  • 1. Universidad de Oriente. Santiago de Cuba (Cuba)

Description

To diminish wear in tribological systems is frequently to harden locally the load carrying areas, which are subjected to wear. A Nd: YAG laser was for the improvement of hardness and wear resistance of steel U13A. The friction and wear characteristics of steel U13A in sliding contact against steel 65MN4 under unlubricated conditions were evaluated for conventional treatments and after laser irradiation. In addition the transformations occurring during laser treatments and the influence of laser parameters for quenching on tribological characteristics are presented. The experimental work indicates that wear resistance of steel U13A (AISI W 112) is several times higher then that for conventional heat treatments

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Revista de Metalurgia
Journal Volume
35
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 166-172
CODEN
RMTGAC

INIS

Country of Publication
Spain
Country of Input or Organization
Spain
INIS RN
30051201
Subject category
S36: MATERIALS SCIENCE;
Descriptors DEI
HARDENING; HEAT TREATMENTS; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; STEELS; SURFACE TREATMENTS
Descriptors DEC
ALLOYS; CARBON ADDITIONS; IRON ALLOYS; IRON BASE ALLOYS; TRANSITION ELEMENT ALLOYS