Effect of Laser Shock Peening on the Structure and Prosperity of K403 Alloy

Abstract

To solve the crack and fracture problem in blade made of K403 alloy, the samples of K403 are laser shock processed and then the microstructure, microhardness, residual compressive stress and surface roughness of the samples are tested. The test results show that some grains are observed refined in the grain boundary of shock region, the microhardness improves in a depth of 0.8mm from the surface and the surface microhardness improves 16%, a residual compressive stress which is more than 450MPa is developed in a depth of 1mm from the surface, and obvious changes of the surface roughness are not tested.