Abstract
The electron beam technology was used to polish and strengthen the surface of 45 steel. It was established that the mechanical scratches on the surface of 45 steel disappeared completely, and the roughness was reduced to 0.412 ± 0.02 μm. The samples which were irradiated by electron beam contained three areas as follows: fusion zone, heated affected zone and based metal. The fusion zone was mainly composed of acicular martensite, the heated affected zone was composed of martensite and ferrite. The hardness of the 45 steel sub-surface layer was slightly higher than surface layer. The hardness can be increased from 290 HV to 912 HV.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
