Characteristics of PVD-CrAlSiN films after post-coat heat treatments in nitrogen atmosphere
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE(2011)
摘要
In this study, the CrAlSiN films were first synthesized using the cathodic arc evaporation system with Cr (99.99 at.%) metal and Al88Si12 alloy dual cathodes. The films then underwent heat treatments at different temperatures of 400, 600, and 800 degrees C for 3 h in a nitrogen atmosphere. Microstructures of the heat-treated films were analyzed with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometer, and scanning electron microscopy. The mechanical properties of the films were explored via the Rockwell indentation test, the nano-indentation test, the ball-on-disc tribological test, and the cutting test. The results show that the CrAlSiN film heat-treated at 600 degrees C has the highest hardness, lowest friction coefficient, and the best wear resistance among the tested films (with or without heat-treatments). Moreover, the film, after being heated at 600 degrees C, could provide an optimal machining performance for the cutting test. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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CrAlSiN,Heat treatment,Tribological test,Cutting test
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