The invention relates to light absorption paint for
laser quenching and a preparation method thereof. The invention is characterized in that the light absorption paint for
laser quenching is prepared by evenly mixing the following components by weight or volume: 20-30g of SiO2, 2-4g of
graphite powder, 8-12g of paint flake and 100-130mL of absolute
alcohol. The preparation method comprises the following steps: (1) preparing 20-30g of SiO2, 2-4g of
graphite powder, 8-12g of
shellac and 100-130mL of absolute
alcohol; (2) soaking 8-12g of paint flake in the absolute
alcohol until the paint flake is completely dissolved; and (3) adding SiO2 and
graphite powder into the absolute alcohol with dissolved paint flake, and evenly mixing. The light absorption paint can obviously increase
absorbance and enable the
energy density distribution to be more uniform. The invention obviously enhances the
quenching hardness, avoids partial burnt phenomenon on the workpiece and increases the hardening
layer thickness (up to 1.2-2.0mm). The invention has the advantages of reasonable formula, simple preparation, high safety,
environmental protection, simple use and low cost.