Possibilities of using 3D printing for surface layers

E-ISSN： 2261-236x|183|issue|02005-02005

ISSN： 2261-236x

Source： MATEC Web of conference, Vol.183, Iss.issue, 2018-07, pp. : 02005-02005

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Abstract

This article describes how to improve the tribological properties of cast iron by local strengthening by titanium layer, directly in the casting process. The research comprised test molds with a titanium (composite) layer. The insert with titanium was made basing on proprietary development of geometric assumptions. The innovation relies on application the 3D printing insert obtaining in SLM (selective laser melting) method. The tests included measurement of resistance to abrasive wear and carried out metallographic, microhardness measurements as the presents detailed geometry of the insert as well. On the basis of obtaining results was stated that there is a possibility of reinforcing surface layer of the grey cast iron casting by using 3D printing scaffold insert in the method of mould cavity preparation. Moreover there was a local increase in hardness and abrasive wear resistance in spite of the precipitation of titanium carbides in surface layer of grey cast iron.