An assessment of residual stress mitigation strategies for laser clad deposits. Issue 14 (21st September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Martinez Hurtado, A.; Francis, J. A.; Stevens, N. P. C.
• Is Part Of: Materials science and technology. Volume 32:Issue 14(2016)
• Page Start: 1484
• Page End: 1494
• Publication Date: 2016-09-21
• Subjects: Dilution -- Dissimilar materials -- Hardness -- Stress corrosion cracking -- Weld bead overlap -- Weld overlay; Materials science -- Periodicals; Microstructure -- Periodicals; Metallurgy -- Periodicals; 620.1105
• DOI: 10.1080/02670836.2016.1192766
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0267-0836

Abstract

Abstract : Laser cladding can be used for reclamation or for improving the corrosion resistance of engineering components. However, the process introduces substantial levels of residual stress, which can exacerbate corrosion. In this study, the effectiveness of different residual stress mitigation strategies was investigated. Laser clad overlays were produced by melting an austenitic stainless steel powder onto either an austenitic stainless steel or a mild steel substrate. Residual stresses were measured, using the hole-drilling technique, in the as-clad condition as well as after either laser shock peening (LSP) or post-weld heat treatment (PWHT). Samples were then subjected to corrosion testing. In all cases, LSP delayed the onset of corrosion cracks. However, PWHT was only effective when the substrate and overlay materials matched. This paper is part of a Themed Issue on Measurement, modelling and mitigation of residual stress.