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Surface Engineering by Laser and Physical Vapor Deposition Techniques

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Advanced surface engineering techniques allow controlled modification of the near-surface chemistry and microstructure and provide a cost-effective and materials-conservative means for the prevention of wear, corrosion, and other surface-initiated failure mechanisms. This paper discusses examples of laser processing and physical vapor deposition for surface modification and creation of novel surface microstructures. Laser processing applications include modification of the microstructure of a plasma-sprayed coating and creation of an erosion-resistant metastable surface on cast iron. Physical vapor deposition applications include production of Ti/TiN composite coatings and metastable CuxCr1−x alloys.

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Rigsbee, J.M. Surface Engineering by Laser and Physical Vapor Deposition Techniques. JOM 36, 31–34 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03338525

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