Tungsten (W) was coated onto a silicon (Si) anode at the nanoscale via the physical vaporization deposition method (PVD) to enhance its electrochemical properties. The characteristics of the electrode were identified by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis, and electron probe X-ray microanalysis. With the electrochemical pr...

Abstract In general, Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)-TiN coated High Speed Steel (HSS) endmills used to machine carbon steels can perform better at high cutting speeds compared with uncoated tools resulting in better surface finish and longer tool life. Flank wear is believed to be the main wear type that leads to shorten the life of these cutting tools. In this study, the roles of the coating ...

In this investigation, Ti/TiN nanolayer and TiN single layer coatings were coated on substrate of AISI 316L stainless steel by applying physical vapor deposition (PVD) using the type of cathodic arc evaporation (CAE). The evaluation of microstructure were carried out using x-ray diffraction (XRD), nanoindentation, atomic force microscopy (AFM) as well as scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Pola...

The as received AZ91D Mg alloy was coated by ZrO2 and ZrN ceramic using Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) process. dry sliding wear studies were carried out in a pin-on-disc tester at speed of 2-8 m/s normal loads 2- 10 N. mechanism such abrasive, delamination, thermal softening oxidation observed. results showed that the PVD coating increased resistance alloy. worn surface examined Scanning Ele...

The aim of this review is to survey the state of the art relating to the rolling contact fatigue (RCF) investigation of various overlay coatings and also, to ascertain the influence of design parameters such as the type of deposition process, coating material and thickness on the RCF performance. Rolling contact fatigue is a significant factor in the failure of components in rolling/sliding con...

Improvement of die life in the hot forging of brass alloys is considered vital from both technical and economical points of view. In this research, pin-ondisc tests were carried out at a range of temperatures to evaluate the influence of plasma nitriding and duplex nitriding-physical vapour deposition (PVD), including TiN-TiAlN and TiN-TiAlN-CrAlN coatings, on the tribological properties of AIS...