Microstructural studies and wear assessments of Ti/TiC surface composite coatings on commercial pure Ti produced by titanium cored wires and TIG process

► Ti/TiC composite coatings were produced on the CP-Ti. ► Titanium cored wire and TIG process were employed for production of the coatings. ► Decreasing heat input, increased the volume fraction of TiC in the coatings. ► The maximum microhardness obtained in the lowest heat input. ► The wear resistance of the coatings improved due to the formation of TiC particles.