Tailoring of Engineering Material Properties Through Laser Cladding: Metallurgical, Mechanical and Tribological Properties

In this comprehensive guide to laser cladding of engineering materials, expert contributors provide a detailed yet easy-to-follow explanation of the process, its use for surface modification, and the benefits and applications of this technique in different environments and for different purposes.

Natarajan Jeyaprakash is an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Anna University, Chennai, India in 2006 and 2009, respectively, and his PhD degree in Production Engineering in 2018 from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India. He teaches various postgraduate courses in automotive, mechanical, manufacturing and laser ultrasound, and conducts academic research and consultancy.

Govindarajan Prabu is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Graduate Institute of Manufacturing Technology, National Taipei University of Technology. He attained his M.Tech and doctoral degrees from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India. His areas of research include tribology, wear, friction, laser surface treatment, and mechanical characterization.

Che-Hua Yang is a Professor at the Graduate Institute of Manufacturing Technology, National Taipei University of Technology. He received his bachelor’s degree from National Taiwan University in 1984 and his master’s and Ph.D. degrees in 1989, and 1991, respectively, from Johns Hopkins University. He has previously been Vice President of National Taipei University of Technology and Director of its Additive Manufacturing Center for Mass Customization Production.