Published online by Cambridge University Press: 21 February 2011
Influence of laserglaze on the microstructure and wear resistance of a cast nickel-base superalloy has been studied, which contains very high contents of refractory metals (Mo 33 wt%, W 17 wt%). After surface treatment by laserglaze the alloy structure changes extraordinarily. This change of microstructure enhances the alloy properties. Hardness of the laser melted region is evidently increased, and wear resistance and and corrosion resistance are also improved.