Wear resistant coatings containing precipitation-hardened alloy bodies and methods for the formation thereof

Abstract

Methods for producing a coated component are provided, as are coated components having wear resistant coatings. In embodiments, the method includes the step or process of fabricating, purchasing, or otherwise obtaining a component having a component surface. An XP alloy body is formed over the component surface to yield a coated component, wherein P is phosphorus and X is cobalt, nickel, or a combination thereof. After formation of the XP alloy body, the XP alloy body is machined; and, following machining, the coated component is heat treated to precipitate harden the XP alloy body. In certain embodiments, heat treatment may be conducted to concurrently anneal the underlying component in conjunction with precipitation hardening of the XP alloy body. In other instances, the method further includes the step of forming a barrier layer over the component surface prior to deposition of the XP alloy body.

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