Influence of surface nanostructure alloying on ShKh15 steel contact fatigue

Key Points

• ShKh15 steel exhibits improved contact fatigue performance after surface nanostructure alloying, highlighting significant enhancement.
• Fatigue performance increased by 25% under load conditions, demonstrating the effective impact of surface treatment.
• Analysis focused on the relationship between alloying elements and surface nanostructure characteristics, revealing critical insights into material behavior.
• The findings imply that surface modifications may enable better performance in applications where wear and fatigue are concerns.