Abstract:To elevate the wear resistance of TC4 alloy, Co30Cr8W1.6C3Ni1.4Si coating was fabricated on the surface by laser thermal spraying (LTS). The morphologies and phases of obtained coatings were analyzed by scanning electronic microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), respectively. The friction and wear properties of the coatings in poly-alpha-olefin (PAO)+2.5wt% molybdenum dithiocarbamate (MoDTC) oil were investigated by wear tester. The results show that the laser thermal sprayed Co30Cr8W1.6C3Ni1.4Si coatings are primarily composed of Ti, WC1-x, CoO, Co2Ti4O and CoAl phases, and the metallurgical bonding forms at the coating interface. The average coefficient of friction (COF) of Co30Cr8W1.6C3Ni1.4Si coatings fabricated at the laser power of 1000, 1200 and 1400 W is 0.151, 0.120, and 0.171 with corresponding wear rate of 1.17×10-6, 1.33×10-6 and 2.80×10-6 mm3·N-1·m-1, respectively, which increases with the increase of laser power. The wear mechanism is abrasive wear, and the dendrite size is the dominant role of anti-wear.