Influences of hybrid shot-peening on the microstructure and tribological behavior of cold-sprayed Al coatings
摘要
This study fabricated four types of Al coatings using cold spray technology: as-deposited, in-situ shot-peened, ex-situ shot-peened, and hybrid in-situ + ex-situ shot-peened coatings. The effects of shot-peening processes on the microstructure and tribological behavior of Al coatings were systematically investigated. The results demonstrate that shot-peening reduces the porosity of the coatings while enhancing their microhardness and wear resistance through grain refinement and work hardening. Among the tested processes, the hybrid in-situ + ex-situ shot-peening exhibited the most comprehensive performance. It achieved a porosity of 1.297%, a hardness of 62.32 HV0.05, a grain size of 1.88 μm, and a wear rate of 2.938 × 10−4 mm3/N⋅m. The improved wear resistance of the shot-peened Al coating can be attributed to its high-density grain boundaries, which effectively reduce the magnitude and distribution range of the accumulated shear strain during wear.