Aluminum alloys having improved surface properties and method of making same

摘要

A method for fusing a durable overlay on an aluminum article includes the steps of: providing an article comprising aluminum; and, applying a hypereutectic cladding layer to a at least one surface of the aluminum article by fusing a consumable welding filler material to the aluminum article using a welding process. An article includes an aluminum alloy casting having a hypereutectic cladding layer fused to at least a portion of a surface thereof.