Tailoring of Engineering Material Properties through Laser Cladding: Metallurgical, Mechanical and Tribological Properties

In this comprehensive guide to laser cladding of engineering materials, expert contributors provide a detailed yet easy-to-follow explanation of the process, its use for surface modification and the benefits and applications of this technique in different environments and for different purposes. The optimization of an engineering material’s properties and behavior is vital for economic, safety and quality assurance reasons when these materials are applied in various industrial settings.This book therefore explains how laser cladding can be used to tailor and control a material’s surface layer properties, such as its elastic and plastic deformation and permanent detachment in the form of debris during the contact of mating parts.Through individual chapter contributions from experts in various elements related to laser cladding, this book guides readers through the evaluation of different structures in laser-cladded engineering materials.The book addresses three key questions:What is the