Damian Przestacki

Determination of emissivity coefficient of heat-resistant super alloys and cemented carbide

Abstract This paper presents the analysis of emissivity engineering materials according to temperature. Experiment is concerned on difficult to machine materials, which may be turned with laser assisting. Cylindrical samples made of nickel-based alloys Inconel 625, Inconel 718, Waspaloy and tungsten-carbides based on cobalt matrix were analyzed. The samples’ temperature in contact method was compared to the temperature measured by non-contact pyrometers. Based on this relative, the value of the emissivity coefficient was adjusted to the right indication of pyrometers.

Microstructure and selected properties of boronized layers produced on C45 and CT90 steels after modification by diode laser

Abstract The paper presents the study results of macro- and microstructure, microhardness and corrosion resistance of C45 medium carbon steel and CT90 high carbon steel after diffusion boriding and laser modification by diode laser. It was found that the increase of carbon content reduced the thickness of boronized layer and caused change in their morphology. Diffusion boronized layers were composed of FeB and Fe2B iron borides. As a result of laser surface modification of these layers, the microstructure composed of three areas: remelted zone, heat affected zone (HAZ) and the substrate was obtained. Microhardness of laser remelting boronized layer in comparison with diffusion boronized layer was lower. The presence of HAZ was advantageous, because mild microhardness gradient between the layer and the substrate was assured. The specimens with laser boronized layers were characterized by better corrosion resistance than specimens without modified layer.

Laser alloying of Vanadis-6 steel by using powders containing boron and tungsten

The paper presents the influence of laser alloying on microstructure and microhardness of Vanadis-6 steel. The surface layers were formed by remelting paste which was applied on to the steel substrate. Three kind of pastes were applied: with boron, with tungsten and the mixture of these elements in the ratio 1:1. TRUDIODE 3006 diode laser with nominal power equal to 3 kW integrated with robot arm were used. Parameters of laser alloying were following: power density of laser beam q = 63.69 kW/cm2, scanning rate v = 3.0 m/min and overlap of laser tracks equal to 60%. Microstructure of produced laser tracks were analysed. Surface roughness after laser alloying were investigated. After laser alloying, microstructure consisting with remelted zone and martensitic heat affected zone were obtained. Application of paste with tungsten had contributed to formation the solid solution microstructure, while application of paste with boron or mixture (boron and tungsten) led to formation of boron–martensite eutectic microstructure. Microhardness of laser tracks were measured. It was found that paste containing boron and tungsten allows obtain the layers with increased microhardness compared to steel substrate while maintaining the mild microhardness profile from surface to the substrate.

Surface condition, microstructure and microhardness of boronized layers produced on Vanadis-6 steel after modification by diode laser

Abstract The paper presents the study results of surface condition, microstructure and microhardness of Vanadis-6 tool steel after diffusion boriding and laser modification by diode laser. As a result of diffusion boriding the layers consisted of two phases: FeB and Fe2B. A bright area under the continuous boronized layers was visible. This zone was probably rich in boron. As a result of laser surface modification of boronized layers, the microstructure composed of three zones: remelted zone, heat affected zone and the substrate was obtained. The microstructure of remelted zone consisted of boron-martensite eutectic. The depth of laser track (total thickness of remelted zone and heat affected zone) was dependent on laser parameters (laser beam power density and scanning laser beam velocity). The microhardness of laser remelting boronized layer in comparison with diffusion boronized layer was slightly lower. The presence of heat affected zone was advantageous, because it allowed to obtain a mild microhardness gradient between the layer and the substrate.