Cr2N/CrN multilayer coatings for wood machining tools
- ISSN: 0301679X
- DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2011.05.004
Abstract
The present paper describes results from a recent research project aimed at forming a wear resistant coating based on chromium on tools to wood machining. Cr2N/CrN multilayer coatings deposited on HS6-5-2 steel substrates using cathodic arc evaporation were tested. These coatings were formed from 7 bilayers being ca. 340nm thick and equally thick Cr2N and CrN layers. For comparison, Cr2N and CrN monolayer coatings were also prepared. Hardness measurements, indentation and scratch tests, friction and wear were performed to characterize the mechanical properties. The wear tracks and Rockwell indentations enable to assess wear mechanisms of the coatings. The results of the Cr2N/CrN coatings investigated show high hardness: ca. about 22GPa and a critical force being higher than 95N and a low wear rate. The industrial tests of planer knives with Cr2N/CrN multilayer coatings were carried out on a down-spindle milling machine to determine the durability of tools with wear resistant coatings for woodworking. These tools show increase of "life time" two times. Another positive feature of the use of such tools is the increase of the quality of wood surface machined when compared with uncoated tools.
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