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Alloy Design

Hardfacing Alloys: Stellite, Chromium Carbide, and Tungsten Carbide Overlay

Technical guide to hardfacing overlay alloys. Covers cobalt-base (Stellite), iron-base (Cr carbide), and WC-based hardfacing — composition, hardness, wear mode, application process, and industrial selection.

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Manufacturing Metallurgy

Laser Powder Directed Energy Deposition: Clad Repair and Overlay Metallurgy

Technical guide to laser powder directed energy deposition (DED) for cladding and repair. Covers dilution control, solidification microstructure, powder alloy selection for corrosion/wear, HAZ effects, and turbine blade tip repair.