Introduction to Surface Engineering
Presented by S.Sathiyaseelan
Surface engineering
Surface Engineering
PVD coatings Coatings Cr plate E-Ni Thermal spraying Anodising
Surface Modification Ion implantation Energy beam processing Thermochemical treatment
PVD Coatings
Coating temperatures below 250C
Coating thickness 1-4 m
Surface structure and edge radii are not altered
High adhesion of the coating
High hardness and low coefficient of friction Some coating of inner surfaces is possible
PVD Process
Advantages of PVD Coatings
Highly wear resistant materials (HV <4000) Increased abrasive wear resistance Anti-scuffing / anti-galling High fretting resistance High pitting resistance Tribological properties Reduced C.O.F. Corrosion resistant materials Combine in bulk - and surface properties Almost no change in tolerances; thin films Environmentally friendly
Benefits of PVD Within Applications
Smaller and lighter designs
Reduced energy consumption Increased power density Cheaper base materials Lifetime increase
Reduced Emissions
Properties of PVD Tribological Coatings
Example PVD Tribological Coating
Friction Considerations
Industrial Volume PVD Coatings Tribological Applications
PVD Coatings in Automotive Applications
Piston area: Piston (carbon based coatings under development) Top piston ring (thick CrN) Piston pin (W-DLC) Sliding bearing (AlSn) Connecting rod (CrN) Common rail: Fuel injection plungers (WDLC)
Transmission area: Gears (W-DLC & B4C) Camshaft area Rollers Bushings Tappets
Cams
High contact pressure (WDLC) Roller Bearings
Air Conditioner: General Purpose:
Opportunities for Weight Reduction
Typical application of PVD
Ion-plating-process
Fuel injection pump components
Sliding wear test
Dry running properties
Surface Engineering Solutions
Surface Engineering Solutions
Thermal oxidation
Thermal oxidation friction
Gear . Ti64, thermal oxidation
Deep case hardening
Nickel diffusion
Laser/EB surface alloying
Oxygen diffusion
Deep case hardening oxidation
Deep case hardening oxidation
Deep case hardening + coating
Load bearing capacity
Ti-alloys
All the examples shown above have used Ti6Al4V alloy substrates 550 alloy . specially developed O-diffusion treatments can produce cases up to 190m in depth Alloys with significant phase are suited to diffusion treatments, but attention must be paid to their bulk heat treatment condition