PROPERTIES OF ANTI-WEAR COATINGS PRODUCED BY ELECTRO SPARK DEPOSITION

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PROPERTIES OF ANTI-WEAR COATINGS PRODUCED BY ELECTRO SPARK DEPOSITION

Journal Title: Tribologia - Year 2010, Vol 233, Issue 5

Abstract

Electro-spark deposition is one of the methods that require concentrated energy flux. The method was first used in the USSR in the 1940s almost simultaneously with destructive electrical discharge machining. The ESD technique was studied intensively in the 60s. In the next decade, it was commonly applied to deposit hard-melting materials on selected metals and alloys, mainly steel. Polish scientists became interested in electro-spark alloying of coatings as early as in the 80s. The method developed into a number of varieties and can now be used to produce coatings and to modify surface microgeometry. The paper is concerned with the performance properties of electro-spark deposited coatings, which were determined using tribological and microstructural analysis, roughness and microhardness measurement. The studies were conducted using WC-Co-Al2O3 and WC-Co-Al2O33TiO2 electrodes produced by sintering nanostructural powders. The anti-wear coatings were electro-spark deposited over C45 carbon steel by means of an EIL-8A. These coatings are likely to be applied to increase the abrasive wear resistance of tools and machine parts.<br/><br/>

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Norbert Radek

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