Application of Finite Element Method (fem) for Definition of the Relationship between Properties of Laser Alloyed Steel Surface Layer

A. Śliwa, M. Bonek, Silesian University of Technology, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Gliwice, Poland Investigations include FEM simulation model of alloying the PMHSS6-5-3 steel surface layer with the carbides and ceramic powders, especially WC, VC, TiC, SiC, Si3N4 and Al2O3 particles using the high power diode laser (HPDL). The FEM computations were performed using ANSYS software. The scope of FEM simulation was determination of temperature distribution during laser alloying process at various process configurations regarding laser beam power and method of powder deposition, as pre coated past or surface with machined grooves. The FEM simulation allows specifying the heat affected zone and the temperature distribution in the sample as a function of time and thus allows the estimation of the structural changes taking place during laser alloying process.