Surface coatings can enhance the mechanical and functional properties of substrates and
keep good balance between specific mechanical properties and sufficient surface …

Due to the extremely complex and strict service conditions of non-magnetic drill collars, the
friction, wear and corrosion will lead to their damage and failure. Therefore, the surface …

Ultrasonic vibration was introduced during laser cladding Ni-60% WC-0.8% La 2 O 3
coatings in this study. The microstructure, elemental distribution, and properties of the …

Although overlay coatings deposited via plasma transferred arc welding (PTAW) can
effectively prolong the service life and improve the performance of components, cracks and …

This study successfully prepared crack-free WC10%-Ni60AA cermet coatings with high
hardness using directed-energy deposition incorporating substrate preheating up to 500° C …

Repairing drilling tools with laser cladding technology becomes a meaningful way to reduce
costs and increase efficiency. The relationship between the wear/wear corrosion mechanism …

In this study, the addition of the rare earth oxide CeO2 was investigated to alter the
microstructural properties of the nano-WC-reinforced Ni-based composite coatings. The …

A new type of WC-based coating was prepared using a specially designed WC-Co 2 Cr 3
powder. The microstructure and corrosion resistance of the present coating were examined …

Silicon carbide (SiC) is one of the promising candidates for graphite protection in different
applications involving high temperatures and a highly corrosive environment. An ideal …

Ceramic and metal composites, known also as cermets, may considerably improve many
material properties with regards to that of initial components. Hence, cermets are frequently …