Surface Modification of Engineering Materials Using TIG Cladding Technique: A Review
摘要
High temperatures and pressure settings used in industries such as petrochemicals, power plants, and vehicles cause significant wear and corrosion to many components. Improving the corrosion and wear resistance of those components is therefore essential. To enhance a material’s surface qualities, a variety of techniques are frequently employed, including thermal spraying, CVD, PVD, and laser cladding. Researchers have investigated the effectiveness of the TIG process for the cladding of superior materials, such as metal, ceramics, etc., on various ferrous and nonferrous substrate materials. So, the anti-corrosive, hardness, and wear resistance properties of different materials may be improved by the low-cost TIG cladding process for better service life and increment of the application area. The goal of this research study is to gather the literature on the TIG cladding technique and how it can enhance substrate attributes. The TIG welding procedure has been shown to be successful in cladding superior materials such as silicon carbide (SiC), titanium oxide (TiO2), stainless steel powder (316 L), nickel-based alloys, and many more. Additionally, researchers have noted a sufficient improvement in different properties such as wear resistance, microhardness, and corrosion resistance of various grades of ferrous and nonferrous substrate materials. Observations also revealed that the performance and quality of TIG cladding are also dependent on various process factors, including substrate material and coating characteristics, as well as scan speed, current, and gas flow rate.