| Type | Conference |
|---|---|
| Title | Hard thin film coatings deposited by Cathodic Arc Physical Vapor Deposition technique |
| Source | MITC2015-pp 1 |
| Author | R.J. Talib, M.F. Fazira, H.M. Arif |
Physical vapor deposition technique is
used to deposit hard and wear resistant thin film of
coating material into the substrate surface without
changing the substrate properties; commonly referred as
thin films. Hard thin film coatings are employed to
enhance the surface characteristics of the substrates
such as hardness, surface roughness, wear resistance
and corrosion resistance without changing the bulk
properties of the substrates. Demands for transition
metal nitrides such as TiCN, TiCrN, TiAlN, CrAlN
synthesized by physical vapor deposition (PVD) as hard
film coatings are increasing rapidly due to their superior
mechanical, tribological, and corrosion characteristics,
thus increasing the components life and productivity of
the production. These metal nitride coatings are used to
improve friction, wear and life of cutting tools, mould
and dies, machine elements, automotive components.
Type of coating applied on the substrate depends on the
applications of that component.