Laser cladding Ni-based WC/MoS2 composite coatings: Particle competition mechanism and tribological performance

To develop a highly wear-resistant coating with self-lubricating characteristics, this study reports the use of laser cladding to fabricate WC/MoS2 composite coatings on the surface of 65Mn steel plates. Here, we investigated the effects of different laser powers and MoS2 contents on the phase compo...

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Main Authors: Kepeng Huang, Changjiang Zheng, Zexi Chen, Dayou Wu, Xuemei Yi
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Published: Elsevier 2025-05-01
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Changjiang Zheng
Zexi Chen
Dayou Wu
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description To develop a highly wear-resistant coating with self-lubricating characteristics, this study reports the use of laser cladding to fabricate WC/MoS2 composite coatings on the surface of 65Mn steel plates. Here, we investigated the effects of different laser powers and MoS2 contents on the phase composition, phase distribution, microstructure, and friction/wear properties of the coatings, focusing on heat and element competition mechanisms, as well as the wear mechanism of the Ni-based WC/MoS2 composite coatings. The results show that compared with MoS2, WC remains disadvantaged in terms of heat competition in the molten pool. However, during MoS2 thermal decomposition, the free Cr atoms in the pool are also captured, not only changing the type and morphology of the MxCy carbides and inhibiting WC heat damage but also resulting in a decreased content of MxCy carbides within the coating. When a significant amount of CrxSy gathers on the coating surface, a stable and continuous lubricating film is formed, allowing the coating to balance the wear resistance with lubrication.
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spelling doaj-art-8300300768494e7e8da0f58c7e17c3eb2025-08-20T02:17:33ZengElsevierMaterials & Design0264-12752025-05-0125311386810.1016/j.matdes.2025.113868Laser cladding Ni-based WC/MoS2 composite coatings: Particle competition mechanism and tribological performanceKepeng Huang0Changjiang Zheng1Zexi Chen2Dayou Wu3Xuemei Yi4College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, ChinaCorresponding author.; College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, ChinaTo develop a highly wear-resistant coating with self-lubricating characteristics, this study reports the use of laser cladding to fabricate WC/MoS2 composite coatings on the surface of 65Mn steel plates. Here, we investigated the effects of different laser powers and MoS2 contents on the phase composition, phase distribution, microstructure, and friction/wear properties of the coatings, focusing on heat and element competition mechanisms, as well as the wear mechanism of the Ni-based WC/MoS2 composite coatings. The results show that compared with MoS2, WC remains disadvantaged in terms of heat competition in the molten pool. However, during MoS2 thermal decomposition, the free Cr atoms in the pool are also captured, not only changing the type and morphology of the MxCy carbides and inhibiting WC heat damage but also resulting in a decreased content of MxCy carbides within the coating. When a significant amount of CrxSy gathers on the coating surface, a stable and continuous lubricating film is formed, allowing the coating to balance the wear resistance with lubrication.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127525002886Hard phaseLubricating phaseHeat damageHeat competitionLubricating film
spellingShingle Kepeng Huang
Changjiang Zheng
Zexi Chen
Dayou Wu
Xuemei Yi
Laser cladding Ni-based WC/MoS2 composite coatings: Particle competition mechanism and tribological performance
Materials & Design
Hard phase
Lubricating phase
Heat damage
Heat competition
Lubricating film
title Laser cladding Ni-based WC/MoS2 composite coatings: Particle competition mechanism and tribological performance
title_full Laser cladding Ni-based WC/MoS2 composite coatings: Particle competition mechanism and tribological performance
title_fullStr Laser cladding Ni-based WC/MoS2 composite coatings: Particle competition mechanism and tribological performance
title_full_unstemmed Laser cladding Ni-based WC/MoS2 composite coatings: Particle competition mechanism and tribological performance
title_short Laser cladding Ni-based WC/MoS2 composite coatings: Particle competition mechanism and tribological performance
title_sort laser cladding ni based wc mos2 composite coatings particle competition mechanism and tribological performance
topic Hard phase
Lubricating phase
Heat damage
Heat competition
Lubricating film
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127525002886
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