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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Main Author: Abioye, Taiwo E.
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2014
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/14253/