A Novel Method of Laser Coating Process on Worn-Out Cutter Rings of Tunnel Boring Machine for Eco-Friendly Reuse

Cutter rings form an integral part of tunnel boring machines (TBM). These cutters are deployed in various hard rock tunneling projects. The life of the cutter rings governs the economics of tunneling significantly. This paper presents a novel methodology to enhance hardness and wear resistance of us...

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Main Authors: Anil Kumar Agrawal, Somnath Chattopadhyaya, V. M. S. R. Murthy, Stanisław Legutko, Grzegorz Krolczyk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Symmetry
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/12/3/471