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.
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Purpose: In this paper, we report the research results on the structure and mechanical and tribological properties of TiCN coating deposited by cathodic arc evaporation process on the X40CrMoV5-1 steel substrate. Design/methodology/approach: The morphology of the surface of the investigated coating was performed using a scanning electron microscope Zeiss Supra 35. Diffraction and thin film structure were tested with the use of the transmission electron microscopy. The cohesion and adhesion properties of the coating were made using the scratch test on the CSEM REVETEST device. The friction coefficient and wear rate of coating were determined in the ball-on-disc test. The whole study was complemented by X-ray crystallography. Findings: The TiCN coating demonstrated columnar structure as well as good adherence to the substrate - the critical load LC2 is 63 N. It was found that the structure of the investigated coating consisted of fine crystallites. Basing on the XRD pattern of the TiCN, the occurrence of fcc phase was observed in the coating, the texture direction <111> is perpendicular to the sample surface. In sliding dry friction conditions, the friction coefficient for the investigated element is set in the range between 0.32-0.37. The coatings demonstrated a high hardness (3000 HV). Practical implications: In order to evaluate with more detail the possibility of applying these surface layers in tools, further investigations should be concentrated on the determination of the thermal fatigue resistance of the coatings. The very good mechanical properties of the TiCN coatings make them suitable in industrial applications. Originality/value: The investigation results will provide useful information to applying the TiCN coatings for the improvement of mechanical properties of the hot work tool steels.
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