ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Design and Effect of Resonant Ultrasonic Vibration-Assisted Laser Cladding (R-UVALC) on AlCrFeMnNi High-Entropy Alloy.
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- Analysis of AlMaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Research Progress in and Defect Improvement Measures for Laser Cladding.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Effect of Dilution on Microstructure and Phase Transformation of AlCrFeMnNi High-Entropy Alloy by Resonant Ultrasonic Vibration-Assisted Laser Cladding.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- A Comprehensive Review of Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Motors: Classifications, Characterization, Fabrication, Applications, and Future Challenges.Micromachines · 2024Review
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The design of the resonant ultrasonic vibration-assisted laser cladding (R-UVALC) setup involved employing finite element analysis (FEA) to simulate the ultrasonic transducer, horn, and workpiece in a resonance state. The impact of R-UVALC on AlCrFeMnNi high-entropy alloys was assessed using various ultrasonic vibration amplitudes of 0, 5, 10, and 15 µm, with a constant frequency of 20 kHz. Ultrasonic vibrations reduced pores and cracks and increased the clad breadth, melt pool wetting angle, and laser-clad layer consistency. The columnar elongated grains in proximity to the substrate surface underwent a size reduction and transformed into grains with a more equiaxed shape with the utilization of ultrasonic vibrations at an amplitude of 5 µm. Laser cladding performed without ultrasonic vibrations yields two phases: face-centered cubic (FCC) and body-centered cubic (BCC). However, when the coating is exposed to ultrasonic vibrations with an amplitude of 5 µm, it forms a solitary body-centered cubic (BCC) phase. The microhardness tripled compared to the substrate, and the most significant microhardness value was achieved at 5 µm of ultrasonic vibration. The friction coefficient was assessed at an ambient temperature, revealing that an ultrasonic amplitude yields the lowest friction coefficient, demonstrating the excellent wear resistance properties of the coating. The analysis of the 3D surface profile of the wear indicates that the use of ultrasonic aid with a 5 µm amplitude leads to reduced depth of scars, and the primary wear mechanism observed is abrasive and oxidative wear with fewer grooves and debris. In addition, XPS analysis revealed the presence of metal components in an oxidized condition, suggesting that the wear process is oxidative in nature. Integrating the R-UVALC setup into a resonance state can significantly enhance the efficiency of the laser cladding process in the laser cladding field.
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