#$%^&*AU2017101636A420180104.pdf#####Abstract A new wear resistant powder with a much finer particle size (0.07 to 0.15mm) is developed for better price and better performance. The new powder uses a mixed compound of Boron (B), Silicon (Si) and Carbon (C) with much less Tungsten (W). The comparison trial run of digging blades, hard faced with both new hard facing powder and traditional course Tungsten Carbide particle, showed the blades with the new mixed compound powder last approximately two times longer than blades hard faced with traditional Tungsten Carbide particles. It also decreased the difficulty when ploughing. The advantages of the new fine mixed compound powder for wear resistant hard facing are: 1. Cheaper than traditional hard facing materials made of mostly Tungsten Carbide particles 2. Comparison trial run of digging blades showed the service life of the blades hard faced with the new material is approximately double the blades hard faced with traditional Tungsten Carbide particles. 3. The smoother hard faced surface with a lower coefficient of friction allows for easier ploughingTraditional hardfacing NIC PIP. 1h 4.1 New hardfacing IM 41' New hard facing with 100-150 mesh fine wear resistant powder, smooth finish.
