ABSTRACT

Stresses ..................................................................................................................... 493

6.16 Residual Stresses, Microstructures, and Microhardnesses ....................................... 498

6.17 Simple Method for Assessment of Residual Stresses ............................................... 500

6.18 Influence of Prior Material Heat Treatment on Laser Surface Hardening .............. 502

6.19 Influence of Laser Surface Hardening Conditions on

Residual Stress Profiles and Fatigue Properties....................................................... 504

6.20 Prediction of Hardened Track and Optimization Process ....................................... 516

6.21 Microstructure and Residual Stress Analysis After

Laser Surface Remelting Process ............................................................................. 517

6.21.1 Dimensions of the Remelted Track ............................................................ 522

6.21.2 Mathematical Modeling of Localized Melting Around Graphite Nodule..523