Synergistic enhancement in wear resistance of AISI 321 austenitic stainless steel by laser surface texturing and double glow plasma surface alloying using a Ni–Ti target with an atomic ratio of 1:2

Key Points

• Enhanced wear resistance achieved through a synergistic combination of laser surface texturing and plasma alloying.
• The treatment employed a Ni–Ti target at an atomic ratio of 1:2 to optimize surface characteristics.
• Assessment methods included advanced microscopy to evaluate surface structure and performance under wear conditions.
• Findings imply significant potential for using these techniques in industrial applications to increase durability.