Influence of laser scanning speed on Cu-Zr-Al composite coatings on Mg alloys

Abstract

To improve the surface properties of magnesium alloys, a study was conducted on Cu-Zr-Al composite coatings on AZ91HP magnesium alloy by laser cladding. The influence of laser scanning speed on the microstructures and properties of the coatings was discussed. The coatings consist of amorphous phase, Cu₈Zr₃, and Cu₁₀Zr₇. With the increase of laser scanning speed, the amorphous phase content of the coatings increases and reaches 60.56wt% with the laser scanning speed of 2.0 m/min. Because of the influence of laser scanning speed on the amorphous and crystal phases, the coatings show the maximum elastic modulus, hardness, and wear resistance at the laser scanning speed of 1.0 m/min. At the laser scanning speed of 2.0 m/min, the coatings have the best corrosion resistance.

Keywords

magnesium alloys / composite coatings / amorphous / laser cladding / speed

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