Advanced Coating and Cladding Technologies

This book explores advancements in coating and cladding technologies designed for high-temperature resistance and wear protection, including laser cladding of nickel-based and high-entropy alloy coatings, cold metal transfer (CMT) technology, and integration of machine learning for predictive modeling and optimization. It addresses joining dissimilar materials, enhancing tool performance through advanced coatings and 3D-printed microstructures, mechanical testing in various conditions, and eco-friendly corrosion protection for aerospace and industrial applications.

Features:
• Explores cutting-edge coating and cladding technologies such as laser cladding and CMT for high-temperature and wear-resistant applications.
• Blends foundational knowledge with cutting-edge advancements like laser cladding, CMT, and AI-driven predictive modeling.
• Provides practical insights into the integration of machine learning and AI for predictive modeling and optimization of coatings and cladding performance.
• Includes introductory sections, illustrative diagrams, and case studies.
• Addresses applications in aerospace, automotive, energy, and biomedical sectors.

This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in materials science, mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering.

Pankaj Kumar is the professor and head of Mechanical Engineering Department, SR University, Warangal. In 2011, he received a Teaching Assistant Fellowship from the Ministry of Human Resource Development of India. His current research includes Additive Manufacturing, Micromachining, Composite materials processing technology, Nano-materials, and Sustainable Manufacturing, Biotechnology.

Dipen Kumar Rajak is a scientist in the Light Weight Materials Division at CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (CSIR-AMPRI), Bhopal. His expertise spans materials science, composites, metal foams, high-entropy alloys, additive manufacturing, and fibre-reinforced polymers.

Manowar Hussain is an assistant professor in the Department of Production & Industrial Engineering at B.I.T. Sindri, Dhanbad. His research expertise includes manufacturing, laser material processing, and non-conventional machining processes.