Silicon Boride Strengthened Nickel Alloy Deposited With Laser Cladding

Submitter's Comments on the Structure:

This shows a high magnification solidification structure of two different precipitates forming as dendrites with a nickel alloy weld using a laser powder deposition process.

Kalling's Reagent 2
Mag. 100 X

Preparation Equipment We Recommend to Achieve This Surface:

Labotom

Cutting capacity: 62 x 250 mm / 2.5" x 9.8"
Manual machine with simple 3-button control panel
Cut-off wheel size 250 mm or 350 mm / 10.0” or 14.0” dia.

Labotom is a simple-to-use and powerful table-top cutting machine that can handle a wide range of workpiece shapes, sizes, complexities and materials. Sturdy and reliable, it ensures maximum uptime and can be used by any operator to section workpieces quickly and efficiently, with minimal training. The fixed cooling nozzles improves cutting quality and reduces the risk of operator error.

CitoPress mounting press

Fastest hot mounting solution: 3.5 min. w/ CitoFast resin
Thousands of installations worldwide prove durability under heavy loads
Automatic dosing system for safer resin filling & less spillage

CitoPress is a high-performance hot mounting press designed for rapid operation and ease of use, ensuring faster turnaround times and higher productivity. The unique automatic dosing system reduces time spent on mounting by dispensing a preset amount of resin. Furthermore, it minimizes exposure to resin dust and reduces the risk of errors.

CitoPress-30
CitoPress-30 is an advanced & programmable dual cylinder mounting press that offers total process control, database facilities, and synchronous or independent operation of both cylinders.

CitoPress-15
CitoPress-15 is an advanced & programmable single cylinder mounting press, offering total process control and database facilities.

CitoPress-5
A single cylinder mounting press.

Tegramin

Semi-automatic all-purpose grinding and polishing machine
Advanced dosing functions for high reproducibility
Fine-tune multiple features for higher efficiency across different tasks

Tegramin’s compact design, integrated specimen mover, automated process control, and user-friendly operation make it a reliable, all-purpose grinding and polishing solution that delivers highly reproducible results and better process standardization. Extremely efficient, accurate, and versatile, it is ideal for labs that prepare different materials and need to adjust parameters often. Everything is designed to utilize the preparation surface area, making your consumables last longer.

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The Submitter Is: Derek Shaffer, United States of America

Derek Shaffer is a Welding Engineer at Phoenix Laser Solutions, where he leads new customer development and drives research and development efforts focused on advanced manufacturing and welding technologies.

He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Penn State University in 2023, following undergraduate and graduate research in additive manufacturing and stainless steels. His work has been recognized with awards including the American Welding Society Miller Electric Graduate Fellowship, the IIW Henry Granjon Prize, and selection as an SME 30 Under 30 honoree.

At Phoenix Laser Solutions, Derek helps transform cutting-edge research into innovative customer solutions, advancing the application of laser-based manufacturing technologies across industry.

Consumables We Recommend to Achieve This Preparation Result:

Preparation Method We Recommend for This Material

Non Ferrous Metals medium-hard (C1)

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