Enhanced in-situ reinforcement evolution and superior wear resistance by changing Y2O3 addition in Ti6Al4V-based WC gradient coatings through laser cladding

Shuo Fu, Yaxin Xu, Lijuan Zhu, Haifei Lu, Wenya Li

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Abstract

A Y2O3-modified wear-resistant coating with a gradient structure of the WC content was produced by laser cladding on a Ti6Al4V matrix. Different Y2O3 contents (0 vol%, 1.5 vol%, 3 vol% and 4.5 vol%) were employed to investigate the effect of Y2O3 content on the microstructure morphology and tribological properties of Ti6Al4V-base WC gradient coatings. Results indicate that the coating containing 3 vol% Y2O3 exhibited the most significant improvement in both microstructure refinement and tribological properties, resulting in 2.58 times increase in wear resistance compared to 0 vol% Y2O3 addition and 42.6 times increase compared to the Ti6Al4V matrix. This work provides a preparation method for super wear-resistant coatings and reveals the internal strengthening mechanism of the coatings.

Original languageEnglish
Article number110524
JournalTribology International
Volume205
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2025

Keywords

  • Gradient coating
  • Laser cladding
  • Tribological property
  • YO

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