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Laser shock processing (LSP) is a technique of surface treatment (similar to shot peening) in which laser-induced mechanical shocks develop compressive stresses in the material. The stresses are of sufficient intensity to modify microstructure and properties of the coatings. In the present study, laser shocks of power density of 5 to 8 GW/cm2 power density, generated by means of a neodymium-glass laser, were used to treat Al + SiC composite coatings deposited by means of a HVOF spraying technique. The laser processed samples were metallographically prepared, and their microstructure was investigated by optical microscope and SEM. The latter was also used to investigate the surface morphology of the laser treated specimens. Finally, the microhardness and oscillating wear resistance of the coatings were tested and compared to data obtained for as-sprayed samples.
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Schnick, T., Steinhäuser, S., Wielage, B. et al. Laser shock processing of Al-SiC composite coatings. J Therm Spray Tech 8, 296–300 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1361/105996399770350511
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