Laser Surface Transformation Hardening for Automotive Metals: Recent Progress

Autor: Mojtaba Karamimoghadam, Mohammad Rezayat, Mahmoud Moradi, Antonio Mateo, Giuseppe Casalino
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Metals, Vol 14, Iss 3, p 339 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2075-4701
DOI: 10.3390/met14030339
Popis: This article discusses recent advancements in the Laser Surface Transformation Hardening (LSTH) process applied to industrial metals. It focuses on examining the microstructure of the metal surface layer and explores different methods of performing LSTH to evaluate mechanical and surface properties. The study also investigates the utilization of various industrial lasers and simulation software for the LSTH process. The careful analysis of heat transfer and temperature control during LSTH aims to prevent the generation of surface defects like micro-cracks and surface melting. Finite element method (FEM) software effectively simulates the LSTH process. The research provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments in LSTH, categorized based on different metals and subsequent testing, highlighting its applications in the automotive industry. Electrochemical, wear, and microhardness tests are investigated to assess the potential applications of automotive metals.
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