Tribological study of low friction DLC:Ti and MoS2 thin films

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (89) ◽  
pp. 13-18
Author(s):  
A. Paradecka ◽  
K. Lukaszkowicz
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Scratch Test ◽  
Substrate Material ◽  
High Wear Resistance ◽  
Research Information ◽  
Low Friction ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Intensive Development

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to characterize and compare the microstructure and tribological properties of low friction DLC:Ti and MoS2 thin films deposited on the austenitic steel X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2 substrate. Design/methodology/approach: In the research, the samples of the DLC:Ti and MoS2 thin films deposited by PACVD technology and magnetron sputtering method respectively were used. Observations of topography were made using atomic force microscope (AFM). Adhesion of the coating to the substrate material was verified by the scratch test. The friction coefficient and wear rate of the coating were determined in the ball-on-disc test. Findings: AFM as well as adhesion and friction coefficient tests confirmed low friction nature of MoS2 and DLC:Ti coatings. During the research information on the behaviour of coatings under tribological load was obtained. The investigated coating reveals high wear resistance and good adhesion to the substrate. Practical implications: The area of testing of low-friction thin films is widely studied due to their practical application. Intensive development of new technologies requires the introduction of corresponding layers of both full protective functions and reducing friction. Originality/value: Growing area of low-friction coatings with specific properties requires thorough tribological and topographical research, which is closely related to these properties.

Comparison of the structure and topography of selected low friction thin films

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (83) ◽  
pp. 21-25
Author(s):  
A. Paradecka ◽  
K. Lukaszkowicz ◽  
A. Kříž ◽  
R. Potempa
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Low Friction ◽  
Current Application ◽  
Mechanical And Tribological Properties ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Crucial Information ◽  
Intensive Development

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to characterize and compare the structure, mechanical and tribological properties of low friction DLC and TiC thin films deposited on the austenitic steel X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2 substrate. Design/methodology/approach: In the research, the samples of the DLC and TiC thin films with transition hard AlCrN interlayer deposited by magnetron sputtering and PACVD technology respectively were used. Observations of topography were made using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), and the atomic force microscope (AFM). The structure of samples was performed using a Raman microscope. The microhardness tests of thin films were made by Oliver & Phare method. Findings: Studies confirmed that the combination of research SEM and AFM provide crucial information on the structure and topography of the samples. It was possible to obtain information about the topography parameters and allow for the assessment of morphology and quality of the tested coatings. Study of the structure using Raman spectroscopy revealed the band corresponding to the DLC and TiC thin films. Practical implications: The current application areas for low friction thin films are constantly growing, and the intensive development of techniques requires the use of new technologies what leads to the production of the specific surface layer and a thorough examination. Originality/value: Growing area of low friction coatings with specific properties requires the use of specialized tools aimed at assessing the topography and structures which are responsible for tribological properties.

Quaternary–matrix, nanocomposite self-lubricating PVD coatings in the system TiAlCN-MoS2 – structure and tological properties

2003 ◽  
Vol 788 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Spassov ◽  
A. Savan ◽  
A. R. Phani ◽  
M. Stueber ◽  
H. Haefke
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
High Speed ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Scratch Test ◽  
Hard Coatings ◽  
Work Piece ◽  
Low Friction ◽  
Dry Cutting ◽  
Productivity Cost ◽  
Temperature Oxidation

ABSTRACTNowadays the demands placed upon the tooling in processes such as cutting, drilling, milling, stamping, bending, etc. are constantly growing and restrictive. On one hand, productivity, cost efficiency and quality all require high-speed processes to be developed. On the other hand, environmental safety requires very little or no lubricant to be used (dry cutting or minimized spray-lubrication). When combined, these two considerations mean: the tool should wear very little, withstand high temperatures and the friction between the tool and the work piece should be minimized. An apparent approach to simultaneously satisfying such requirements is coating the tools with self-lubricating hard coatings. Quaternary TiAlCN is a rapidly developing hard coating suitable for a number of cutting applications. The well-known wear-resistant coating TiN has been demonstrated to have improved high-temperature oxidation resistance when aluminum is included, i.e. TiAl N. Addition of yet a fourth element, carbon, has the primary effect of lowering the high friction coefficient occurring between the ceramic coating and steel. The high hardness, toughness, heat resistance and low friction coefficient of TiAlCN make it the ideal candidate for applications such as milling, hobbing, tapping, stamping and punching. MoS2 is a well-known solid lubricant widely used as tribological coatings, especially for applications working in vacuum or dry environment. Combining the wear resistance of the quaternary TiAlCN matrix with the lubricating properties of MoS2 has an extremely beneficial effect in further improving the tribological performance of the resulting composite. The coatings were deposited on hardmetal (WC-Co) and Si (100) substrates using reactive magnetron sputtering. The structure of the coatings is studied by plain-view TEM and XTEM, electron diffraction and ED X. The tribological properties were examined by Pin-on-Disk (PoD) tribometer. The adhesion was estimated by scratch test, and the hardness was measured by nanoindentation. All the coatings examined had a very low friction coefficient (typically below 0.09) and volumetric wear rate against 100Cr6 steel (AISI 52100) of 7.10-7 mm3/N/m. The relation of deposition parameters to structure to properties is discussed. To the authors knowledge, this is the first paper describing quaternary TiAlCN matrix with inclusions of MoS2.

Deposition and Characterization of MgO Thin Films on SrTiO3 and LaAlO3 Substrates

1992 ◽  
Vol 280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bertha P. Chang ◽  
Neville Sonnenberg ◽  
Michael J. Cima
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Film Thickness ◽  
Grazing Incidence ◽  
Rf Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Electron Beam Evaporation ◽  
Substrate Material ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Surface Morphologies

ABSTRACTMgO thin films have been deposited on SrTiO3 and LaA1O3 substrates using both off-axis rf magnetron sputtering and electron beam evaporation techniques. The effects of substrate material, temperature, film thickness, deposition rate, sputtering gas, and pressure on the quality of the MgO films produced have been studied. Films deposited on (100) SrTiO3 at temperatures > 300°C display only the (h00) reflections in their X-ray diffraction traces, with narrow X-ray rocking curve measurements indicating that these films are epitaxial. Epitaxy has been confirmed with grazing incidence diffraction. MgO films deposited on (100) LaAlO3 are crystalline, but have varying orientations depending on the film thickness. From scanning electron microscopy, MgO films on SrTiO3 substrates appear smooth and dense while those deposited on LaAlO3 substrates possess rougher surfaces. Surface morphologies have been analyzed using atomic force microscopy.

scholarly journals Tribological Investigations of TiC+a-C:H Coatings Manufactured on X38CrMoV5-1 Steel Using PVD Technology

2013 ◽  
Vol 334-335 ◽  
pp. 97-104
Author(s):  
Marcin Golabczak ◽  
Philippe Jacquet ◽  
Corinne Nouveau ◽  
Romain Fliti
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Protective Coatings ◽  
Physical Method ◽  
High Wear Resistance ◽  
Pvd Coatings ◽  
Low Friction ◽  
Tribological Tests ◽  
Temperature Conditions ◽  
Uncoated Steel

X38CrMoV5-1 steel is a typical tool steel commonly used in forging and plastic moulding industry for production of ejectors, slides, dies, etc. In plastics moulding a lot of these parts sustain relative movement. Because of this, some seizing or micro-welding may appear, especially when lubrication is not used. For many years, the different types of protective coatings were developed to avoid such problems. Most of the obtained solutions relate to the manufacturing of low friction coatings obtained by different nitriding processes and by CVD or PVD methods. In this article, the friction coefficients and the wear resistances of TiC+a-C:H protective coatings manufactured on X38CrMoV5-1 steel samples by using PVD technology are studied. The investigations are based on tribometer tests in different temperature conditions. The process of deposition of PVD coatings was realized by using multisource, hybrid factory-scale equipment of type URM 079. This equipment allows for deposition of coatings by a physical method. The tribological tests were performed using a precision high temperature tribometer under ambient and high temperature conditions with a steel and corundum balls as a counter-samples. In this paper, the results of these tribological tests are presented. It is shown that the measured friction coefficient of steel samples with PVD coatings is significantly lower than the friction coefficient of uncoated steel. It is also shown that X38CrMoV5-1 steel samples with manufactured TiC+a-C:H coatings are characterized by a very low friction coefficient and high wear resistance.

scholarly journals Structure and Tribo-Mechanical Properties of MoSx:N:Mo Thin Films Synthesized by Reactive dcMS/HiPIMS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfgang Tillmann ◽  
Alexandra Wittig ◽  
Dominic Stangier ◽  
Carl-Arne Thomann ◽  
Jörg Debus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Solid Lubricant ◽  
Tribological Behavior ◽  
Sliding Contact ◽  
High Wear Resistance ◽  
Film Material ◽  
Low Friction ◽  
Property Profile

AbstractModifying MoS2 thin films by additional elements shows great potential in order to adjust the property profile and to meet the increasing requirements regarding high wear resistance and low friction properties of industrial components. Within that context, MoSx:N:Mo thin films were deposited by a reactive hybrid dcMS/HiPIMS process. By systematically increasing the Mo target cathode power, an investigation of the structural and the mechanical properties was conducted to understand the evolution of the tribological behavior. A low Mo target cathode power of 1 kW is related to the formation of the preferential (002) MoS2 basal-plane and thus a low friction with µ = 0.2. With an increasing amount of Mo, the film loses its solid lubricant MoS2 properties and a nitride constitution of the thin film is developing due to the formation of crystalline Mo and MoN phases. Related to this transformation, the hardness and elastic modulus are increased, but the adhesion and the tribological properties are impaired. The film loses its plasticity and the generated film material is directly removed from the contact area during the sliding contact.

Low Friction Achieved Using Repulsive Van Der Waals Forces: A Nanotribology Study With Colloid Probe AFM

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. A. Feiler ◽  
L. Bergstro¨m ◽  
M. W. Rutland
Keyword(s):  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Atomic Force Microscope ◽  
Contact Surface ◽  
Van Der Waals ◽  
Surface Force ◽  
Low Friction ◽  
Load Bearing Capacity ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Almost All

We show that extremely low friction can be achieved with the use of a divergent, pre-contact “surface force” — the repulsive, so called van der Waals force. In almost all cases this force is attractive, but for certain combinations of materials it manifests repulsively and at short separations (of the order of molecular distances) the load bearing capacity provided by the force is large. We have used the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) in colloid probe mode to measure the friction between sub-microscopic contacts in the presence of such a force and have achieved a friction coefficient of the order of 0.0002.

Properties of Metal-Fullerene Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 288 ◽  
pp. 124-129
Author(s):  
E.M. Shpilevsky ◽  
Serguei A. Filatov ◽  
Goliminsee Shilagardi ◽  
Duger Ulam-Orgikh ◽  
Perenlei Tuvshintur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
High Wear Resistance ◽  
Low Friction ◽  
Composite Thin Films ◽  
Friction Coefficients ◽  
Film Composites

The results of investigation of mechanical, electrical, thermoelectric and tribological properties of metal-fullerene film composites of Ni-C60and Ti-C60systems is presented. It has been found that doping of metals with fullerenes leads to a significant increase in the strength of the material, and a change in the electrical, optical, and other properties of the material. It is established that metal-fullerene films are characterized by low friction coefficients and high wear resistance. It is experimentally shown that metal-fullerene composite thin films possess a capacitive impedance, that the thermopower of Ti-C60coatings reaches the value of 30 μV/K depending on the Ti/C60ratio.

Mechanical Properties and Morphology of Pulsed – Laser Deposited BaTiO3 Thin Films

2003 ◽  
Vol 780 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Xu ◽  
Daniel P. Durisin ◽  
Gregory W. Auner
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Laser Fluence ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Pulsed Laser ◽  
Scratch Test ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Background Gas

AbstractBaTiO3 thin films have been grown on Si(100) substrate by KrF pulsed – laser deposition (PLD). The process parameters such as background gas pressure, substrate temperature, and laser fluence were varied in order to investigate their influence on the crystal structure, surface morphology and mechanical properties. The films were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV/VIS/NIR spectrometer, atomic force microscopy (AFM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The hardness, Young's modules and scratch testing of BaTiO3 films were measured using nano-indenter. The stoichiometric BaTiO3 films having uniform grains were grown. The defects and particulates were generated at higher laser fluence. The size and density of particulates were increased with tighter laser focus. The results from dynamic scratch test indicated that the films with good adhesion were grown at moderate laser fluence.

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