Abstract: A method of forming a composite overlay compound on a substrate includes forming a mixture including at least one component from a first group of component materials including titanium, chrome, tungsten, vanadium, niobium, and molybdenum. The mixture also includes at least one component from a second group of component materials including carbon and boron, and the mixture further includes at least one component from a third group of component materials including silicon, nickel, and manganese. The mixture of selected component materials is then applied to a substrate material to form an overlay compound on the substrate material. The overlay compound is fused to the substrate to form a metallurgical bond between the substrate material and the overlay compound.

Abstract: A method of forming a composite overlay compound on a substrate includes forming a mixture including at least one component from a first group of component materials including titanium, chrome, tungsten, vanadium, niobium, and molybdenum. The mixture also includes at least one component from a second group of component materials including carbon and boron, and the mixture further includes at least one component from a third group of component materials including silicon, nickel, and manganese. The mixture of selected component materials is then applied to a substrate material to form an overlay compound on the substrate material. The overlay compound is fused to the substrate to form a metallurgical bond between the substrate material and the overlay compound.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of producing a wear-resistant coating. The method may include applying a coating material to a substrate material. The coating material may include a combination of iron, molybdenum, and boron. The method may further include fusing the coating material to the substrate material by heating the coating material with an arc lamp.

Abstract: A bushing includes an interior surface, an exterior surface, a first end, and a second end. An end face forms at least part of each of the first end and the second end. At leaset one of the exterior surface and the end face includes a sealing surface formed at least in part of a coating including a material having a hardness level greater than about 1200 Knoop. The sealing surface has a thickness greater than about 35 microns and an average roughness (Ra) less than about 0.25 micron. In one embodiment, the bushing may be used on an endless track for a track-type work machine.

Abstract: A method of making a composite carbide-boride powder includes selecting a ferrochrome material, selecting a nickel-containing material, and selecting a boron-containing material. The ferrochrome material, the nickel-containing material, and the boron-containing material is combined together to form a mixture, and the composite carbide-boride powder is generated from the mixture.

Abstract: A method of making a composite chrome powder is provided. The method includes selecting a ferrochrome material. The ferrochrome material is mixed together with a nickel-based material, and a composite chrome powder is generated from the mixture.