The laser cladding layer on the 304 stainless steel surface is modified by a high-frequency microforging process. The microstructure and phase constitution of the laser cladding layer before and after the high-frequency microforging treatment are characterized by using optical microscopy and X-ray diffraction. The microhardness distribution and corrosion property of the counterparts are examined by Vickers microhardness tester and the electrochemical work station, respectively. The results show that laser cladding layer is of a broken dendritic microstructure and refined grain size after micro...