The Master’s thesis deals with the technology of surface hardening by laser. High power diode laser is used for this purpose. Surface hardening is performed on cast iron BS 1452-77, at different speeds laser head and laser power. In introduction, the theoretical part deals with possible ways of hardening focusing on the benefits of laser hardening. There are mentioned basic parts of laser, type industrial lasers and their application in industry. The final part is mentions the using of material and methods used to evaluate samples. The practical part describes the using devices and carries out evaluation macrostructure and microstructure and evaluation of hardness depending on the distance from the surface.

<p> Flexible manufacturing systems and lean production philosophies are in increasing industrial demand. Multiple manufacturing processes integrated into stand alone automated equipment can be utilized to greatly reduce operation costs. New technologies are continually being developed that can be easily combined with related manufacturing processes. Flexible machining and surface hardening operations can be realized in a single set-up by integrating a high-power diode laser (HPDL) within a machine tool structure.</p> <p> The following research presents the concept of integrated laser surface hardening within a machine tool environment. Experimental work was performed using a HPDL for transformation hardening of AISI 4140 steel.</p> <p> Both quasi-steady analytical and transient finite element heat transfer models have been developed. Solutions of the models are compared, which show that the more sophisticated finite element modeling is necessary only if accuracy of peak surface temperature is important. Otherwise, the simpler but faster analytical model can be used to describe the temperature profiles during laser heating.</p> <p> A novel approach using temperature indicating lacquers was shown to be a simple and reliable tool for temperature measurement. The analytical model was further used to find a best fit with the experimental measurements to estimate the fraction of laser power absorbed by the workpiece surface. With the aid of the model, it was shown that the austenite transformation temperature is highly dependent on the scanning speed. For slower speeds, the transform temperature was closer to the A3 temperature given by the iron-iron carbide phase diagram. Tests performed at faster scanning speeds indicated transformation temperatures as high as 1230 °C.</p> <p> Experiments were divided into three series. The first series was performed at slow scanning speeds (200-1000 mm/min) and low laser powers (200-500 W). Hardening was executed on flat workpieces with the laser scanning along a linear path. The second and third test series were performed at fast scanning speeds (2000-8000 mm/min) and higher laser powers (1000-2000 W) with hardening done on rotating cylindrical workpieces. The third tests series consisted of two laser passes in an attempt to increase the penetration depth of the hardened layer. These tests resulted in severe distortion due to melting that would require nearly the entire hardened layer to be machined away post heat treatment. However, if the melting temperature is not significantly exceeded multiple laser passes could be used to increase the thickness of the hardened layer.</p> <p> Higher case depths were realized for the slow tests since these tests have a greater laser-work interaction time. During laser treatment, the uncoated workpieces were left exposed to allow for oxidation and melting in order to increase the fraction of absorbed laser power. The absorptivity is shown to be as high as 85% for these tests.</p> <p> Results are presented in a form useful in selection of laser power and scanning speed to obtain the desired level of hardening, without having to resort to complex analytical or numerical models. Investigations into in-process monitoring show that measurement of surface temperature using an infrared thermometer could be used to control the generated hardened layer reducing process scrap.</p> / Thesis / Master of Applied Science (MASc)

The use of ultrafast lasers in material surface engineering has gained pre-eminence in recent years. This is due to optimal utility arising from their versatility, better process control, repeatability and high precision fabrication, without need for post processing. Reported in this thesis are experimental results on the use of picosecond laser to produce micro-patterns on cyclone components and their effects on flow characteristics. Results show that micro- dimples achieved reduction in dust accumulation within a multi-cyclone system considered, up to 78%. These micro-dimples when applied on the cyclone roof effected a 3% reduction in inlet velocity and 5% reduction on the dynamic pressure across the cyclone, without dust introduction. Results support the possibility for energy savings, without compromise on cyclone overall separation efficiency. Findings further demonstrated the effects of micro-riblets on cyclonic airflow at the wall boundary. Research outcomes supported the view that surface roughness of the cyclone roof could contribute on its dust separation capacity. Injection moulding was used to produce bumps on ABS plastic materials utilising picosecond laser machined micro-dimples on H13 tool steel. A statistical model detailing the interactions between the critical factors involved with picosecond laser interaction with H13 for micro-patterning was proposed. Critical factors identified were laser fluence, scanning speed and number of laser scans. In addition, results demonstrated the suitability of predicting depth of 40 - 100 µm for H13 tool steel, with 96% accuracy. The findings in this research could be explored to develop embedded micro/nano-wires within riblets through injection moulding, to effect electrically biased charging within the internal walls of a cyclone to aid dust separation processes.

Orientador: Maria Clara Filippini Ierardi / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Mecanica / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-16T18:14:43Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Gastaldo_FelipeToloi_M.pdf: 3864276 bytes, checksum: e93dd961bf6a205b380e820ec16cb28f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010 / Resumo : No presente trabalho o aço inoxidável martensítico ASTM 487 CA6NM utilizado na fabricação de eixos de turbinas, foi submetido ao tratamento de superfície por refusão a laser com o intuito de analisar as modificações microestruturais resultantes e seus efeitos na resistência ao desgaste e à corrosão. A caracterização das amostras antes e depois do tratamento foi feita por microscopia óptica, microscopia eletrônica de varredura, difração de raios-X e microdureza Vickers. Para avaliar o comportamento das amostras tratadas e não tratadas foram executados ensaios de desgaste micro abrasivo e para analisar a resistência à corrosão, ensaios eletroquímicos. O tratamento resultou em uma camada refundida homogênea com dois tipos de carbonetos de cromo e estrutura martensítica temperada. A dureza do material após o tratamento aumentou 34%, a resistência à corrosão apresentou aumento significativo e os testes realizados para avaliar a resistência ao desgaste indicaram tendência de melhora. / Abstract : In this work, the martensitic stainless steel ASTM 487 CA6NM, used in many turbines parts like the hub, was subjected to laser surface melting treatment. The purpose is to analyse the microstructural changes resulting from the laser treatments, and consequently, their effects on the micro abrasive wear and corrosion tests. The microstructural characterization was performed by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, Vickers microhardness and X-ray diffraction. In order to analyse the corrosion and wear resistances, electrochemical and micro abrasive wear tests were carried out before and after the treatment. The laser treatment resulted in a homogeneus layer with two types of chromium carbides and quenched martensitic structure. The steel microhardness after the laser surface melting increased by 34%, the corrosion resistance had a significant improvement and the wear resistance presented a tendency to improve. / Mestrado / Materiais e Processos de Fabricação / Mestre em Engenharia Mecânica

Orientador: Maria Clara Filippini Ierardi / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Mecanica / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-11T14:11:04Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Nascimento_AlexMaiado_D.pdf: 11719577 bytes, checksum: b0fc7e160f9271407620f8cdd96e489b (MD5) Previous issue date: 2007 / Resumo: Neste trabalho estudaram-se as relações de orientação entre a austenita e ferrita de três aços inoxidáveis duplex fundidos, ASTM A890 1A, 3A e 6A, na condição solubilizada. Logo após, tratamentos superficiais de refusão a laser simples (RL) e com injeção simultânea de partículas cerâmicas (RLI) foram realizados sobre as ligas. As mudanças microestruturais e os efeitos dos tratamentos sobre as propriedades de dureza, resistência ao desgaste e à corrosão das ligas foram analisadas. As mudanças microestruturais foram caracterizadas por microscopia ótica, microscopia eletrônica de varredura com detectores de EDAX e EBSD acoplados, difração de raios-X e microdureza Vickers. Realizaram-se ensaios de desgaste do tipo pino sobre disco sobre as três ligas, nas condições superficiais: inicial, RL e RLI. A análise do comportamento corrosivo das ligas, antes e após os tratamentos a laser, foi realizada usando-se ensaios de polarização em solução de 0,5M de H2SO4 + 0,5M de NaCl na temperatura ambiente. Os resultados obtidos mostraram que as ligas na condição inicial apresentaram a existência de relações de orientação preferenciais entre a austenita e a ferrita, próxima aos modelos teóricos de Greninger-Troiano, Kurdjumov-Sachs e Bain. As superfícies tratadas por laser, apresentaram mudanças microestruturais significativas, as quais produziram durezas e resistências ao desgaste superiores as da condição inicial, e com a manutenção da elevada resistência à corrosão típica dos aços inoxidáveis duplex / Abstract: In this work was studied the orientation relations between austenite and ferrite in three cast duplex stainless steels, ASTM A890 1A, 3A, 6A on solution treatment. After that, simple laser surface remelting (LR) and laser melt injection (LMI) treatments were carried out on the alloys. The microstructural changes and the effects of laser treatments on hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance properties were analyzed. The microstructural changes were investigated by means of optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy with integrated EDS and EBSD systems, X-ray diffraction and Vickers microhardness. The wear properties were measured by pin-on-disc tests on the three alloys in all different conditions : initial, LR and LMI. In order to analyze the corrosive behavior of the alloys before and after the treatments, polarization tests were carried out in the 0,5M de H2SO4 + 0,5M de NaCl solution at room temperature. The results obtained showed that the austenite and ferrite of alloys in the initial condition have orientation relations close to Greninger-Troiano, Kurdjumov-Sachs and Bain theoritical models. However, the laser treated surfaces showed accentuated microstructural changes and the microhardness and wear resistance were increased in comparing with the wear of the substrate. The three alloys in all conditions showed an excellent corrosion resistance what it is typical for the duplex stainless steels / Doutorado / Materiais e Processos de Fabricação / Doutor em Engenharia Mecânica

Aluminum (Al) and its alloys are widely used in various technological applications, mainly due to the excellent thermal conductivity, non-magnetic, ecofriendly, easy formability and good recyclability. However due to the inferior corrosion resistance its applications are hampered in various engineering sectors. Besides, the corrosion related failures such as leakage of gas from pipeline, catastrophic breakdown of bridges and fire accidents in processing plants further puts the human life in jeopardy. Within the United States over $ 400 billion dollars per year are spent over research to understand and prevent the corrosion related failures. Recently, the development of transition metal(TM) aluminides (AlxTMy, where, TM = Mo, W, Ta, Nb, Cr, Zr and V) has received the global attention mainly due to high strength at elevated temperatures, light-weight, excellent corrosion and wear resistance. In light of this, surface modification via laser surface alloying (LSA) is a promising engineering approach to mitigate the corrosion and wear problems. In the present study the attempts are made to study the Al-Mo, Al-W, Al-Nb, and Al-Ta systems as a potential corrosion resistant coatings on aluminum. The refractory metal (Mo, W, Nb, Ta) precursor deposit was spray coated separately on aluminum substrate and was subsequently surface alloyed using a continuous wave diode-pumped ytterbium laser at varying laser energy densities. Microstructural analysis was conducted using scanning electron microscopy and further X-ray diffractometry was carried out to evaluate the various phases evolved during laser surface alloying. Corrosion resistance of laser alloyed coatings were evaluated using open circuit potential, cyclic potentiodynamic polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements were performed in 0.6 M NaCl solution (pH:6.9±0.2, 23˚C). Open circuit potential measurements indicate the more stable (steady state) potential values over long periods after laser surface alloying. Cyclic polarization results indicated reduction in the corrosion current density, enhancement in the polarization resistance, and increase in coating/protective efficiency with increase in laser energy density compared to untreated aluminum. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements also indicated an increase in charge transfer resistance after laser surface alloying of refractory metals on aluminum. Additionally, first principle calculations of thermodynamic, electronic and elastic properties of intermetallics evolved during LSA were also thoroughly investigated to correlate the corrosion performance of intermetallic coatings with these properties. The present study indicates that novel Al-Mo, Al-W, Al-Nb, and Al-Ta intermetallics has a great potential for light weight structural applications with enhanced corrosion resistance.

The thesis deals with surface quenching of steel 42CrMo4 by electron beam. Influence of technologic parameters and beam deflection on properties and structure of prepared layers is studied. Electron beam surface quenching was applicated with and without melting of the surface. Structures of layers made by electron beam quenching were compared with structures made by laser and electromagnetic induction. Structures and phases were analysed by optical microscopy, SEM and roentgen diffraction. Hardness was measured on hardened layers.

Neste trabalho foram realizadas otimizações no processo de fabricação de micro cavidades na superfície do aço DIN 16MnCr5, com o objetivo de reduzir o coeficiente de atrito dinâmico entre duas superfícies. Para a confecção das micro cavidades (dimples) foi utilizado um laser com pulsos ultracurtos, de largura temporal de algumas dezenas de femtossegundos. Além de estudos de variação de fluência do laser, também foi analisado o resultado da utilização de diferentes perfis de energia do feixe. Para a caracterização das micro cavidades, foram utilizadas técnicas como a microscopia eletrônica de varredura, para análise morfológica, interferometria de luz branca e microscopia confocal para análise topográfica, dimensional e perfilométrica. Foram realizados ensaios de desgaste, em tribômetro para análise da variação do coeficiente de atrito após a texturização. Após os ensaios, percebeu-se que a texturização com pulsos ultracurtos apresenta grande vantagem na confecção de micro cavidades devido a precisão e ausência de interação térmica entre o laser e o material. Em relação ao atrito, as amostras texturizadas apresentaram redução da força e do coeficiente de atrito, porém, foram observados sinais de aumento da pressão de contato entre as superfícies. / In this work, optimizations were realized in the dimples manufacturing process on DIN 16MnCr5 steel surface, the target were to reduce the coefficient of dynamic friction between two surfaces. A laser with ultrashort pulses, temporal width of a few tens of femtoseconds, was used to manufacture dimples. In addition to studies of variation of laser beam fluency, the results of the use of different beam energy profiles were also analyzed. For analysis of dimples, techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), for morphological analysis, white light interferometry and confocal surface microscopy were used for topographic, dimensional and perfilometry. Wear tests were performed to analyze the variation of the friction coefficient in texturing surface. After the tests, it was observed that the texturing with ultrashort pulses presents a great advantage in manufacturing of dimples, due to the precision and absence of thermal interaction between the laser beam and the material. In relation to the friction coefficient, the textured samples presented a reduction of the friction force and consequently of the friction coefficient, but an increase in the contact pressure between the studied surfaces was observed.

Made available in DSpace on 2017-07-21T20:42:47Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Katieli Tives Micene.pdf: 4623642 bytes, checksum: 36b44944e6ba4a03ed1e2905ac60f954 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-08-31 / The technique of remelting superficial laser (RSL) has been set up as a tool of increasing interest in recent years because of its ability to improve the corrosion performance of aluminum alloys, as a result of the formation of thin melting layers, with refined microstructures and practically free of intermetallic precipitates and inclusions. The laser treated samples are much more chemically homogeneous than the base material. This technique is promising versatile and it can be used to modify the surface region by melting and rapid solidification processes without affecting the property of the base material. In this study we used the RSL technique in a media without gas protection and with 2 kW Yb-fiber laser (IPG YLR-2000S), it was applied to the hypereutectic alloy Al-2.0 wt%Fe in order to analyze the changes caused by the treatment, therefore the resultant microstructure was evaluated, as well as, the surface quality (roughness), hardness and corrosion resistance in the aerated media 25ºC, solution of H2SO4 0.1 mol/L. The study of corrosion was analyzed by different techniques such as corrosion potential measurement, cyclic voltammetry and potentiodynamic polarization tests (micro and macro polarization) and the technique of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). By EIS technique, the characterization of the electrochemical behavior of the treated layer was performed and the values of the equivalent circuit, composed of resistors, capacitors and inductors. Therefore equivalent electrical circuits were generated according to the results presented by EIS using computational mathematical tools and Matlab software (tools toolbox) was used to perform this step. These results showed that the laser surface treatment performed on the alloy Al-2.0 wt%Fe resulted to the formation of a more compact structure, homogeneous and finer microstructure, producing an increase in microhardness at about 60.7% compared to the base material, reducing roughness, and corrosion rates was of approximately 11 lower smaller when compared to the untreated alloy, the laser treated layer has behaved passively in a wide range of potential, the polarization resistance of the treated layer was higher in relation to the untreated sample, by the EIS technique at high frequencies the samples had capacitive behavior, however, at low frequencies the samples had an inductive behavior. The treated layer thus evidence the effectiveness of treatment RSL to improve the surface quality of the samples and wear and corrosion resistance. / A técnica de Refusão Superficial a Laser (RSL) tem se configurado como uma ferramenta de crescente interesse nos últimos anos, por sua capacidade de melhorar o desempenho à corrosão das ligas de alumínio, tendo como resultado a formação de camadas fundidas finas com microestruturas refinadas que são praticamente isentos de precipitados intermetálicos e inclusões. As amostras tratadas com laser são muito mais homogêneas quimicamente do que o material base. Esta técnica é versátil e promissora e pode ser utilizado para modificar a região superficial por processos de fusão e solidificação rápida sem afetar a propriedade da amostra base. No presente trabalho utilizou-se a técnica de RSL sem proteção a gás com 2 kW Yb-fibra laser (IPG YLR-2000S) que foi aplicado na liga hipereutética Al-2%Fe a fim de analisar as modificações causadas pelo tratamento, para tanto foram avaliadas a microestrutura resultante, qualidade superficial (rugosidade), dureza e a resistência à corrosão em meio aerado à 25ºC em solução de H2SO4 0,1 mol/L. O estudo da corrosão foi analisado por diferentes técnicas tal como o monitoramento do potencial de corrosão, voltametria cíclica e ensaios de polarização potenciodinâmicas (micro e macropolarização), além da técnica de espectroscopia da impedância eletroquímica (EIE). Através da EIE, pôde-se caracterizar o comportamento eletroquímico da camada tratada e estipular os valores do circuito equivalente formado por resistores e capacitores e indutores. Para tanto foram gerados circuitos elétricos equivalentes aos dados apresentados pela EIE utilizando ferramentas matemáticas computacionais, sendo o software Matlab com ferramentas (toolbox) escolhido para realização desta etapa. Os resultados desta pesquisa indicaram que o tratamento superficial a laser efetuado na liga Al-2%Fe conduziu à formação de uma estrutura com microestrutura mais compacta, homogênea e refinada, levando ao aumento de dureza superficial em torno de 60,7% em relação ao material base, redução de rugosidade e taxas de corrosão de aproximadamente 11 vezes menor quando comparada com a liga não tratada, evidenciando assim a eficiência do tratamento RSL para melhorar a qualidade superficial das peças em termos de resistência ao desgaste à corrosão.

Neste trabalho foram realizadas otimizações no processo de fabricação de micro cavidades na superfície do aço DIN 16MnCr5, com o objetivo de reduzir o coeficiente de atrito dinâmico entre duas superfícies. Para a confecção das micro cavidades (dimples) foi utilizado um laser com pulsos ultracurtos, de largura temporal de algumas dezenas de femtossegundos. Além de estudos de variação de fluência do laser, também foi analisado o resultado da utilização de diferentes perfis de energia do feixe. Para a caracterização das micro cavidades, foram utilizadas técnicas como a microscopia eletrônica de varredura, para análise morfológica, interferometria de luz branca e microscopia confocal para análise topográfica, dimensional e perfilométrica. Foram realizados ensaios de desgaste, em tribômetro para análise da variação do coeficiente de atrito após a texturização. Após os ensaios, percebeu-se que a texturização com pulsos ultracurtos apresenta grande vantagem na confecção de micro cavidades devido a precisão e ausência de interação térmica entre o laser e o material. Em relação ao atrito, as amostras texturizadas apresentaram redução da força e do coeficiente de atrito, porém, foram observados sinais de aumento da pressão de contato entre as superfícies. / In this work, optimizations were realized in the dimples manufacturing process on DIN 16MnCr5 steel surface, the target were to reduce the coefficient of dynamic friction between two surfaces. A laser with ultrashort pulses, temporal width of a few tens of femtoseconds, was used to manufacture dimples. In addition to studies of variation of laser beam fluency, the results of the use of different beam energy profiles were also analyzed. For analysis of dimples, techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), for morphological analysis, white light interferometry and confocal surface microscopy were used for topographic, dimensional and perfilometry. Wear tests were performed to analyze the variation of the friction coefficient in texturing surface. After the tests, it was observed that the texturing with ultrashort pulses presents a great advantage in manufacturing of dimples, due to the precision and absence of thermal interaction between the laser beam and the material. In relation to the friction coefficient, the textured samples presented a reduction of the friction force and consequently of the friction coefficient, but an increase in the contact pressure between the studied surfaces was observed.