This book introduces the applications of laser in surface modification, such as laser cladding of Stellite alloys and metal-ceramic composites. Besides, nanomaterials including carbon nanotubes and Al2O3 nanoparticles are brought into the laser processing, to form high-temperature resistance, chemical stability, and wear- and oxidation-resistant composite coatings. The readers will get more knowledge about the basic principle and application of laser cladding and laser surface hardening technologies, and gain a deep insight into the process and characteristics of the nanomaterial-assisted laser surface enhancement. It provides references for the researchers, engineers, and students in the fields of mechanical engineering, laser processing, and material engineering.
Prof. Jianhua Yao is Dean of College of Mechanical Engineering, Dean of Institute of Laser Advanced Manufacturing, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, P. R. China. He has been engaging in the research of laser material processing and manufacturing technology for more than 30 years, won many honorary titles for his outstanding contribution in the field of scientific research and teaching, presided more than 120 national and enterprise research projects and published more than 400 research papers, holds 50+ invention patents, and won many research awards such as the second prize for “National Science and Technology Progressive Awards”.
Prof. Qunli Zhang is Deputy Dean of Institute of Laser Advanced Manufacturing, Zhejiang University of Technology, P. R. China. She is engaging in laser processing and manufacturing technology research for a long term, has published more than 50 papers, presided and participated more than 30 research projects, and holds the position of member of Laser Processing Committee of Chinese Optical Society, and Special Processing Committee of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society.
Dr. Rong Liu is Full Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Carleton University, Canada. She has established research programs in development and performance characterization as well as manufacturing of superalloys and their composites, in collaboration with Kennametal Stellite Inc.—the industry leader specialized in producing high-temperature wear/corrosion-resistant superalloys and coatings, and with the Institute for Aerospace Research, National Research Council Canada (NRC), since 2000. She has published more than 150 articles in journals and conference proceedings. She is Member of the American Society for Metals (ASM), USA, and Member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), Canada.
Dr. Guolong Wu is Associate Professor in Institute of Laser Advanced Manufacturing at Zhejiang University of Technology, P. R. China. He has been engaged in research of laser processing and manufacturing technology nearly 10 years. He has published more than 30 papers, presided and participated more than 10 research projects. He holds the position of Member of Laser Processing Committee of Chinese Optical Society.
