Evaluation of the mechanical properties of laser cladded hypereutectoid steel rails

Taposh Roy, Ralph Abrahams, Anna Paradowska, Quan Lai, Peter Mutton, Mehdi Soodi, Wenyi Yan

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Abstract

Material properties were evaluated for the laser cladding of 410L grade stainless steel on a hypereutectoid steel rail substrate under two different heat treatment conditions. Miniature tensile test samples were produced to evaluate the mechanical properties of the clad layer and HAZ. The tensile properties, in particular ductility, were improved by a post-heating and slow cooling rate which resulted in a more favourable microstructure. Elongation values were increased by 423% and 186% for the clad layer and HAZ, respectively, compared to pre-heat treatment. The post-heat treatment also marginally increased the tensile strength in these regions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 11th International Conference on Contact Mechanics and Wear of Rail/wheel Systems, CM 2018
EditorsAlfredo Nunez, Zili Li
PublisherDELFT University of Technology
Pages824-829
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9789461869630
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2018
EventInternational Conference on Contact Mechanics and Wear of Rail/Wheel Systems 2018 - Delft, Netherlands
Duration: 24 Sept 201827 Sept 2018
Conference number: 11th

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 11th International Conference on Contact Mechanics and Wear of Rail/wheel Systems, CM 2018

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Contact Mechanics and Wear of Rail/Wheel Systems 2018
Abbreviated titleCM 2018
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityDelft
Period24/09/1827/09/18

Keywords

  • Heat affected zone (HAZ)
  • Hypereutectoid steel rail
  • Laser cladding
  • Miniature specimen
  • Tensile properties

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