Author:Olakanmi, EO; Malikongwa, K; Nyadongo, ST; Hoosain, Shaik E; Pityana, Sisa LDate:Jul 2020The inter-relationships between geometrical properties, microstructural characteristics and corrosion resistance on one hand and laser-material interaction parameter (a) on the other hand are examined. A laser-material interaction parameter ...Read more
Author:Machio, Christopher N; Konadu, DS; Potgieter, JH; Potgieter-Vermaak, S; Van der Merwe, JDate:Jan 2013Corrosion is an important surface degradation process in some, if not all, applications of tungsten-carbide-(WC-) cobalt- (Co-) based hardmetals. Applications like tools for machining of metals and for wear resistance in the mining industry ...Read more
Author:Daswa, Pfarelo; Gxowa, Zizo; Monareng, Mathibe JI; Mutombo, KalendaDate:Oct 2018Ti-6Al-4V alloys are well known for good corrosion resistance, excellent surface oxide biocompatibility and high specific strength. This paper investigates the influence of milling parameters on the formation of Ti-6Al-4V alloy processed using ...Read more
Author:Popoola, API; Fatoba, OS; Popoola, M; Pityana, Sisa LDate:Oct 2016Martensitic stainless steels are used in the production of steam turbine blades but their application is limited due to low hardness and poor corrosion resistance. Laser surface alloying and heat treatment of X12CrNiMo Martensitic stainless ...Read more