Laser deposition of Inconel 625/tungsten carbide composite coatings by powder and wire feedstock
There is an increasing global demand to extend the life span of down-hole drilling tools in order to improve operation effectiveness and efficiency of oil and gas production. Laser cladding of tungsten carbide/Ni-based alloy metal matrix composite (MMC) coatings is currently being utilised for this...
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| Format: | Thesis (University of Nottingham only) |
| Language: | English |
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2014
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/14253/ http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/14253/1/Laser_Deposition_of_Inconel_625-Tungsten_Carbide_Composite_Coatings_by_Powder_and_Wire_Feedstock.pdf |