Microstructure, mechanical and wear properties of SiC and Mo reinforced NiCr microwave cladding

Abstract

The NiCrMoSiC composite cladding on Titan-31 base alloy was produced using a hybrid microwave heating process. The produced claddings were examined for microstructural, phase analysis, microhardness, and surface roughness using suitable techniques. The linear reciprocator ball on plate wear test was conducted using a static alumina indenter on microwave cladding. Studies have been done on track specifications for friction and wear. It is feasible to fabricate a dense microstructure with uniform distribution of hard phases, absence of pores and fractures, and strong metallurgical bonds. Typically, cladding is two times as durable as the underlying metal. The cladding has a lower coefficient of friction than the substrate as a result of enhanced hardness and improved internal lubricity brought on by the production of hard carbide phases. © 2023 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.