Enhanced Surface Properties of Plain Carbon Steel by Duplex Process of Friction Stir Processing and Plasma Nitriding
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The aim of this study was to form a low-carbon steel/TiN surface composite using duplex friction stir process (FSP) and plasma nitriding (PN). First, titanium powder was added to the steel surface by FSP through the pre-determined holes. After applying FSP, the specimens were subjected to plasma nitriding. The specimens were examined by optical and scanning electron microscopes, x-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, microhardness test and pin-on-disk wear tests. Results of optical and scanning electron microscopy showed that the FSP process was successfully applied on the surface and modified the surface microstructure of the low-carbon steel. The surface hardness of the FSP sample increased by 42% over the hardness of the low-carbon steel and exhibited better wear resistance than the base metal. On the other hand, plasma nitriding also increased the surface hardness of the sample and the measured hardness was about 823 Vickers. This measured value was far greater than the 185 and 130 Vickers obtained for FSP steel and low-carbon steel, respectively. Due to the formation of TiN and the compound layer on the surface of the plasma nitriding sample, the highest wear resistance was obtained as compared with the other samples. For this sample, the wear mechanism was a combination of oxidation and adhesive.
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