Lewis, S.R., Lewis, R., Goodwin, P.S. et al. (3 more authors) (2015) Improving Rail Wear and RCF Performance using Laser Cladding. In: Proceedings of 10th International Conference on Contact Mechanics and Wear of Rail/Wheel Systems. 10th International Conference on Contact Mechanics and Wear of Rail/Wheel Systems, 30 Aug - 03 Sep 2015, Colorado, USA. CM2015
Abstract
Laser cladding has been considered as a method for improving the wear and RCF performance of standard grade rail. This paper presents results of small scale tests carried out to assess the wear and RCF performance of rail which had been laser clad. Using the Laser Cladding process premium metals can be deposited on to the working surface of standard rail with the aim of enhancing the wear and RCF life of the rail. Various laser clad samples were tested using a twin-disc method. The candidate metals were clad on top of standard 260 grade rail discs and were tested against a disc of standard wheel material. During the tests wear rates and RCF initiation were monitored and compared to those of a standard rail disc. Six candidate cladding materials were chosen for this test: A multi-phase Manganese Steel Variant (MMV), Martensitic Stainless Steel (MSS), TWIP Steel, NiCrBSi, Stellite 12 and Stellite 6. The MSS, Stellite 6, and Stellite 12 samples showed reduced wear rates relative to the standard 260 Grade rail discs, and also produced a reduction in wheel steel wear. The RCF initiation resistance of all of the candidate materials was superior compared to the 260 Grade material.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2015 |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Engineering (Sheffield) > Department of Mechanical Engineering (Sheffield) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number INNOVATE UK (TSB) 17742-125255 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 12 Jul 2016 13:00 |
Last Modified: | 15 Aug 2024 16:31 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | CM2015 |
Refereed: | Yes |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:100557 |