Microstructure, mechanical and wear properties of laser processed SiC particle reinforced coatings on titanium

► LENS™ was used to create Ti-SiC composite coatings on titanium. ► Laser parameters found to have measurable influence on the dissolution of SiC and resultant intermetallics. ► Microstructural analysis showed nonstoichiometric compounds due to rapid solidification. ► Considerable increase in wear resistance was observed for Ti-SiC composite coatings.