Wear resistance of TiC-cast steel metal matrix composite has been investigated. Composites were obtained with SHSB method known as

SHS synthesis during casting. It has been shown the differences in wear between composite and base cast steel. The Miller slurry

machine test were used to determine wear loss of the specimens. The slurry was composed of SiC and water. The worn surface of

specimens after test, were studied by SEM. Experimental observation has shown that surface of composite zone is not homogenous and

consist the matrix lakes. Microscopic observations revealed the long grooves with SiC particles indented in the base alloy area, and

spalling pits in the composite area. Due to the presence of TiC carbides on composite layer, specimens with TiC reinforced cast steel

exhibited higher abrasion resistance. The wear of TiC reinforced cast steel mechanism was initially by wearing of soft matrix and in

second stage by polishing and spalling of TiC. Summary weight loss after 16hr test was 0,14÷0,23 g for composite specimens and 0,90 g

for base steel

In this study, low-carbon cast steel was reinforced with TiC by SHS-B method, also known as combustion synthesis during casting method. The composite zone was then subjected to surface remelting by Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) method. The remelting operation was realized manually, at 150 A current magnitude. Microstructure, phase composition and hardness of remelted zone were investigated. XRD results reveal that the phases of the composite zone in initial state consist of TiC and Feα. Surface remelting resulted in formation of thick layers containing TiC carbides, Feα and Feγ. Microstructural examination has shown strong refinement of titanium carbides in remelted zone and complete dissolution of primary titanium carbides synthetized during casting. The average diameter of carbides was below 2 μm. The structural changes are induced by fast cooling which affects crystallization rate. The hardness (HV30) of the remelted layer was in the range between 250 HV and 425 HV, and was lower than hardness in initial state.