Machines. Technologies. Materials.
Vol. 16 (2022), Issue 10, pg(s) 329-332

TECHNOLOGIES

Use of cold metal transfer technology in the restoration of functional areas

  • 1 Technical University of Košice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Košice, Slovakia

Abstract

CMT technology provides significant advantages, such as reduced deformation due to high temperatures, high welding speed and a significant reduction in spatter compared to the MIG/MAG method. The experimental work was focused on verifying the possibility of renovating the surfaces of molds for high-pressure aluminum casting using CMT technology. A mold wear analysis was performed and a method of restoring functional surfaces was proposed. Two types of additive materials were used – Thermanit 625 and Thermanit X. The quality of the layers was evaluated by SEM, EDX microanalysis and the coefficients of friction of the layers were determined by the Ball-ondisc method. The renovation layers were also subjected to an immersion test in Al alloy at 680 °C.

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