The Influence of Heat Treatment and Laser Alternative Surface Treatment Methods of Non-Alloy Steels: Review

This paper focuses on the microstructural characteristics of non-alloy structural steels with carbon contents below 0.3% (further—Low-Carbon Steel—LCS), as well as the possible structural transformations and the resultant mechanical properties attainable through conventional heat treatment or altern...

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Main Authors: Oleksandr Kapustynskyi, Nikolaj Višniakov
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
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description This paper focuses on the microstructural characteristics of non-alloy structural steels with carbon contents below 0.3% (further—Low-Carbon Steel—LCS), as well as the possible structural transformations and the resultant mechanical properties attainable through conventional heat treatment or alternative surface treatment methods. The principal microstructural constituents that govern the properties of these steels include both equilibrium and non-equilibrium phases, such as martensite, retained austenite, sorbite, and troostite. Conventional methodologies for enhancing rigidity involve the implementation of supplementary stiffening ribs, which augment rigidity while concomitantly contributing to an increase in overall weight or dimensions of the structure. In structures where supplementary stiffening ribs are incorporated within the thin-walled steel shell, this may reduce manufacturing efficiency and simplicity of design. Modern laser treatment technologies for thin-walled steel structures, however, involve modifying the internal microstructure and creating rigidity ribs within the structure itself, thus circumventing the need for additional elements.
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spelling doaj-art-a50b0710afb849da8fb2193db33028b72025-08-20T01:49:05ZengMDPI AGPhotonics2304-67322025-02-0112320710.3390/photonics12030207The Influence of Heat Treatment and Laser Alternative Surface Treatment Methods of Non-Alloy Steels: ReviewOleksandr Kapustynskyi0Nikolaj Višniakov1Department of Mechanics and Material Engineering, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Plytines g. 25, LT-10105 Vilnius, LithuaniaInstitute of Mechanical Science, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Plytines g. 25, LT-10105 Vilnius, LithuaniaThis paper focuses on the microstructural characteristics of non-alloy structural steels with carbon contents below 0.3% (further—Low-Carbon Steel—LCS), as well as the possible structural transformations and the resultant mechanical properties attainable through conventional heat treatment or alternative surface treatment methods. The principal microstructural constituents that govern the properties of these steels include both equilibrium and non-equilibrium phases, such as martensite, retained austenite, sorbite, and troostite. Conventional methodologies for enhancing rigidity involve the implementation of supplementary stiffening ribs, which augment rigidity while concomitantly contributing to an increase in overall weight or dimensions of the structure. In structures where supplementary stiffening ribs are incorporated within the thin-walled steel shell, this may reduce manufacturing efficiency and simplicity of design. Modern laser treatment technologies for thin-walled steel structures, however, involve modifying the internal microstructure and creating rigidity ribs within the structure itself, thus circumventing the need for additional elements.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/12/3/207heat treatmentalternative treatment methodsnon-alloy steelslaser processingmicrostructure alteration
spellingShingle Oleksandr Kapustynskyi
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The Influence of Heat Treatment and Laser Alternative Surface Treatment Methods of Non-Alloy Steels: Review
Photonics
heat treatment
alternative treatment methods
non-alloy steels
laser processing
microstructure alteration
title The Influence of Heat Treatment and Laser Alternative Surface Treatment Methods of Non-Alloy Steels: Review
title_full The Influence of Heat Treatment and Laser Alternative Surface Treatment Methods of Non-Alloy Steels: Review
title_fullStr The Influence of Heat Treatment and Laser Alternative Surface Treatment Methods of Non-Alloy Steels: Review
title_full_unstemmed The Influence of Heat Treatment and Laser Alternative Surface Treatment Methods of Non-Alloy Steels: Review
title_short The Influence of Heat Treatment and Laser Alternative Surface Treatment Methods of Non-Alloy Steels: Review
title_sort influence of heat treatment and laser alternative surface treatment methods of non alloy steels review
topic heat treatment
alternative treatment methods
non-alloy steels
laser processing
microstructure alteration
url https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/12/3/207
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