Abstract

It is difficult to achieve 3Cr2Mo plastic mold steel with good comprehensive mechanical properties by traditional surface modification methods. In this study, electron beam (EB) polishing technology was used to improve the surface quality of 3Cr2Mo plastic mold steel. Surface morphology, microhardness, wear resistance, and variation regularity in width and depth of the modified layer were also investigated. The surface morphology of 3Cr2Mo was found to be a composite microstructure of acicular and lath martensites. The surface roughness was improved by this technique. Additionally, in the depth and width of the modified layer, the microhardness and wear resistance showed a positive effect as the beam current increased. These results indicated that EB irradiation could be an efficient method for mold surface polishing.

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 call

Disclaimer: 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.