The Effect of TiN, TiAlN, TiCN Thin Films Obtained by Reactive Magnetron Sputtering Method on the Wear Behavior of Ti6Al4V Alloy: A Comparative Study

Titanium-based alloys have gained worldwide application over the past century. However, their low wear resistance remains an unresolved challenge for Ti6Al4V alloy, which has significant industrial use. Therefore, it is integral part in material selection and surface treatment friction-wear applications. Tribological properties are not only parameters but also system where test conditions essential. Hardness, roughness contact of coatings, especially important treatments, affect modes. In this study, titanium nitride, aluminum nitride carbon coatings were obtained by unbalanced reactive magnetron sputtering to improve weak tribological alloy. The behavior was studied at room temperature dry conditions. Wear tests conducted under different loads sliding rates, followed comparative analyses resistances. While coated samples showed higher than uncoated lowest track width observed TiN coating. Depending on adhesion, abrasion oxidation mechanisms observed. It concluded that a coating could be choice applications triple abrasive dominant.