This book explores advancements in coating and cladding technologies designed for high-temperature resistance and wear protection including laser cladding of nickel-based and high entropy alloy coatings, cold metal transfer technology, and integration of machine learning for predictive modeling and optimization. It addresses joining dissimilar materials, enhancing tool performance through advanced coatings, and 3D-printed microstructures, mechanical testing in various conditions, and eco-friendly corrosion protection for aerospace and industrial applications.
Features:
• Explores cutting-edge coating and cladding technologies such as laser cladding and Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) for high-temperature and wear-resistant applications.
• Blends foundational knowledge with cutting-edge advancements like laser cladding, cold metal transfer, and AI-driven predictive modeling.
• Provides practical insights into the integration of machine learning and AI for predictive modeling and optimization of coatings and cladding performance.
• Includes introductory sections, illustrative diagrams, and case studies.
• Addresses applications in aerospace, automotive, energy, and biomedical sectors.
This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in materials science, mechanical, industrial and manufacturing engineering.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1. Introduction to Advanced Coating and Cladding Technologies. Chapter 2. Advanced Coating Systems in High-Temperature Corrosion Protection. Chapter 3: From Atom to Abyss: An Anatomical Analysis of Coating Degradation Mechanisms, in Extreme Environments and Industrial Solutions. Chapter 4. Laser Cladding for 316L Stainless Steel: Parameter Effects and SYSWELD-Based Process Design. Chapter 5. Development of Nickel-Based Alloy Claddings: Techniques and Advancements. Chapter 6. Enhancing Cladding Performance: Chromium Oxide and Alumina Powders with PVA Binder in GTAW Welding. Chapter 7. Bio-Nanoparticle Reinforced Nanocomposite Coatings: Advancing Thermal Regulation for Industrial Equipment. Chapter 8. Nanocomposite Biomaterials for Orthopedic Implants: A New Frontier. Chapter 9. Enhancing Wear Resistance of HVOF-Sprayed Coatings Using Partially Oxidized Powders: Mechanisms, Performance, and Applications. Chapter 10. Effect of Laser Surface Modification and Alumina-Titania Coating on Dry Sliding Wear behavior of AZ31 Magnesium Alloy. Chapter 11. The Emerald Canopy: Nature's Blueprint for Advanced, Sustainable Coatings in Next-Generation Aerospace and Automotive. Chapter 12. Eco-Friendly Corrosion Protection Solutions for Aerospace and Automotive Industries. Chapter 13. Advanced Green Coating and Inhibitor Technologies for Corrosion Resistance. Chapter 14. Microstructure Image-Based Machine Learning for Predicting Fatigue and High-Temperature Properties of Titanium Alloys through Additive Manufacturing. Chapter 15. Next-Generation Surface Engineering: Trends in Coating and Cladding Technologies. Chapter 16. Dielectric Behaviour of BiVO₄: Potential Impacts and Applications in Mechanical Engineering Systems. Chapter 17. Challenges and mitigation strategies for chromium-free electroless nickel plating on as-printed ABS surfaces manufactured by 3D printing. Chapter 18. Predictive Modelling and Optimization of Additive Manufacturing and Laser Cladding Processes Using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Chapter 19. Predictive Modeling of Electroless Polyalloy Coating Properties Using Artificial Neural Networks
About the Author :
Pankaj Kumar is the professor and head of Mechanical Engineering Department, SR University, Warangal. In 2011, he received a Teaching Assistant Fellowship from the Ministry of Human Resource Development of India. His current research includes Additive Manufacturing, Micromachining, Composite materials processing technology, Nano-materials, and Sustainable Manufacturing, Biotechnology.
Dipen Kumar Rajak is a Scientist in the Light Weight Materials Division at CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (CSIR-AMPRI), Bhopal.His expertise spans materials science, composites, metal foams, high-entropy alloys, additive manufacturing, and fibre-reinforced polymers.
Manowar Hussain is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Production & Industrial Engineering at B.I.T. Sindri, Dhanbad. His research expertise includes manufacturing, laser material processing, and non-conventional machining processes.
