Abstract
In this study, Ni-alloy 718 coatings are deposited on substrates of the same material using laser assisted cold spraying (LACS). The laser heats the substrate surface making it more ductile and expands the metallurgically bonded region. Coatings deposited at various track spacings and surface temperatures are examined to assess coating quality, level of deformation and recrystallisation, and the effect of different track spacings on surface roughness and waviness. A track spacing of 3.5 mm was found to provide the most even coverage with the laser. Surface X-ray diffraction measures residual stress for different layers at various surface temperatures while incremental hole drilling measures stress profiles for coatings of varying thickness. All coatings were found to be well bonded with low porosity.
