Enhancing Wear Resistance Of EN45 Steel Axles For Lightweight Trucks Using Detonation Sprayed Coatings

23 Jun
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Authors: Assistant Professor Navdeep Singh Grewal, Veerpaul Soi

Abstract: This study investigates the enhancement of wear resistance in EN45 steel axles, widely used in lightweight trucks but limited by poor surface durability under abrasive and fatigue conditions. The application of advanced detonation-sprayed coatings—specifically TiMo (CN) and NiCrAIY+0.4 wt% CeO₂—is explored to improve mechanical performance. Systematic wear testing and microstructural characterization aim to establish a foundation for integrating these coatings in automotive axle applications.

DOI: https://zenodo.org/records/15728927