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A Novel Duplex Treatment of C20 Steel Combining Low-Pressure Carburizing and Laser Quenching

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This research paper focuses on a novel duplex treatment combining low-pressure carburizing and laser quenching to reach high surface hardness and hardening depth, improving wear resistance and mechanical properties. Results of microstructural analysis, micro- and nanohardness, wear and x-ray diffraction tests, carried out on laser-treated, carburized and duplex-treated C20 low-alloy steel, demonstrate that the novel duplex treatment developed greatly enhances wear resistance of the material.

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    R. Sola, P. Veronesi & R. Giovanardi

  2. Stav, Barberino del Mugello, Italy

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Sola, R., Veronesi, P., Giovanardi, R. et al. A Novel Duplex Treatment of C20 Steel Combining Low-Pressure Carburizing and Laser Quenching. J. of Materi Eng and Perform 26, 5396–5403 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-017-2965-3

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