Fabrication and Tribological Properties of Laser Cladding Coatings
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Laser Coatings".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 June 2026 | Viewed by 42
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Laser cladding has emerged as an advanced surface engineering technique for producing wear-resistant coatings on mechanical components. Propelled by significant progress in materials science and laser processing technologies, there is increasing interest in comprehensively understanding the fabrication mechanisms and tribological performance of laser-cladded surfaces. This Special Issue aims to compile state-of-the-art research on the fundamentals and practical applications of laser cladding coatings and their tribological behavior, offering insights to enhance the durability, frictional characteristics, and overall efficiency of engineered surfaces.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Cladding Processes: Optimization of laser parameters (e.g., power, scanning speed, and feed rate) and processing strategies (such as multilayer cladding, remelting, and preheating) to achieve defect-free, high-performance coatings.
- Material Design and Composites: Development of innovative cladding materials and composite systems to improve hardness, toughness, and tribological stability.
- Microstructure and Properties: Characterization of microstructural features (e.g., phase composition, grain refinement, porosity) and mechanical attributes (e.g., hardness, residual stress), as well as their relationships with wear and frictional behavior.
- Tribological Performance: Evaluation of frictional response, wear mechanisms (abrasive, adhesive, oxidative), and lubrication effects under various operational conditions, including differing loads, velocities, and environments (dry, lubricated, elevated temperatures).
- Applications and Case Studies: Industrial applications in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing, with case studies illustrating enhanced component lifespan, improved reliability, and effective surface repair techniques.
Prof. Dr. Wenqing Shi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- laser cladding
- wear-resistant coatings
- tribological performance
- microstructure–property relationships
- surface engineering applications
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