Abrasive Wear Resistance of HVOF Sprayed and PTA-Welded Hardmetal Hard Phase Reinforced Metal-Matrix Based Coatings

The aim of the current study was to elaborate and compare abrasive wear resistance of thick metal matrix based deposited coatings. To produce metal matrix composite (MMC) coatings, experimental powders made by mixing commercial nickel and iron based powders with recycled hardmetal powder were used. The usage of recycled hardmetal as an initial material can significantly decrease the cost of production, improve the mechanical characteristics of coatings and consequently increase their wear resistance. Based on structural studies the optimal content of 40 vol% hard phase was selected. Plasma transferred arc (PTA) hardfacing and high velocity oxyfuel (HVOF) spraying were used as deposition technologies. The behavior of coatings by abrasive rubber wheel wear (ARWW ) (based on G 65 standard), abrasive impact wear (AIW) and abrasive erosion wear (AEW) (based on GOST standard) was investigated. The results showed that the wear resistance of experimental PTA hardfacings at high angle impact wear conditions is notably higher than of HVOF sprayed coatings.