Laser Coating Of Zirconium And ZrO2 Composites On Ti6Al4V For Biomedical Applications

Authors

  • Nkele Baloyi Tshwane University of Technology
  • A Popoola Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Tshwane University of Technology
  • S Pityana Council for Scientific and Industrial Research National Laser Center

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/25-1-661

Keywords:

Ti-6Al-4V, Zr, Laser cladding, microstructure, hardness

Abstract

Coating is a technology for improving the surface properties of components. Laser coating produces uniform composition with thickened layers that display a good metallurgical bond to the base material. These coatings are dense and crack-free, and have non-porous microstructures. The advantages of the process are that the components

Author Biography

Nkele Baloyi, Tshwane University of Technology

Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Science

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Published

2014-03-25

How to Cite

Baloyi, N., Popoola, A., & Pityana, S. (2014). Laser Coating Of Zirconium And ZrO2 Composites On Ti6Al4V For Biomedical Applications. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 25(1), 62–70. https://doi.org/10.7166/25-1-661

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 1 (2014)

Section

General Articles

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