Surface Structure Modification and Hardening of Al-Si Alloys explores the hardening of material surfaces using concentrated energy flows resulting in the nanostructuring of surface layers. The authors demonstrate how these methods achieve a reduction in plastic deformation of the surface, and a more uniform distribution of elastic stresses near the surface during operational use significantly reducing part failure. It presents results from research, and scientific and technological enterprises involved with modification of light alloy surfaces for use in the automobile and aero-space industry.

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