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Effect of B4C on CBN/CuSnTi laser cladding grinding tool

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In this paper, in order to improve microhardness and wear resistance of grinding layers for metal-bonded laser cladding grinding tools, the integrity of CBN grits during laser cladding process is protected and bonding quality between metal matrix and CBN grits is improved. 0%, 1.25%, 2.5%, 3.75%, and 5% of B4C as additive for CBN/CuSnTi laser cladding layers were conducted. The surface morphology of these laser cladding layers was observed. The elements distribution and species of phases in cross section of these laser cladding layers were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM)/energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD), and reaction mechanism was analyzed by Gibbs free energy theory. The microhardness and wear resistance of these laser cladding layers were tested. Then, grinding tests with 0%, 2.5%, and 5% B4C added CBN/CuSnTi LCGTs were conducted. The results show that no cracks and intact CBN cutting edges were on laser cladding layer when 5% B4C was added. The mechanical quality involved microhardness and wear resistance of 5% B4C added laser cladding layer were better than that of other B4C contents of laser cladding layers. The surface roughness of 5% added LCGT is the best. 5% B4C can be the additive for CBN/CuSnTi LCGT.

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This research was financially supported by The National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2020YFB2010500).

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  2. School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, NO. 3-11, Wenhua Road, Heping District, Shenyang, 110819, China

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Xufeng Zhao: research grinding and precession machining. Changhe Li: research grinding and precession machining, high-speed and ultra-high-speed machining, and digitalized manufacturing. Tianbiao Yu: research grinding and precession machining, digital design and intelligent manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and 3D printing and green remanufacturing.

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Zhao, X., Li, C. & Yu, T. Effect of B4C on CBN/CuSnTi laser cladding grinding tool. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 119, 6307–6319 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-08460-x

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