|  | Ni-Cr alloy on SS-316LLaser cladding of 12%Cr-Ni alloy powder on SS316L steel utilizing diode laser systemTailoring of beam intensity profile and pre-heating setups were usedAppropriate control of dilution in clad could realize in obtaining crack-free coatingThe process has been optimized for producing up to 3 mm thick coatingAn average hardness of 500 - 550 HV achievedRefined uniform distribution of borides and carbides in γ-Ni matrixtesting for anti-galling property evaluation of the optimized coatings is under progress
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        	Microstructure of 12%Cr-Ni alloy clad layer |