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The Effect of Aluminum Element on the Surface Properties of CrAlN Coating Film Deposited via Arc Ion Plating

Arc Ion Plating으로 증착된 CrAlN 코팅막의 표면 특성에 미치는 Al 원소의 영향

  • Jae-Un Kim (Plasma Coating R & D Center, JNLTECH Co., Ltd.) ;
  • Byeong-Seok Lim (Plasma Coating R & D Center, JNLTECH Co., Ltd.) ;
  • Young-Shin Yun (Plasma Coating R & D Center, JNLTECH Co., Ltd.) ;
  • Byung-Woo Ahn (Plasma Coating R & D Center, JNLTECH Co., Ltd.) ;
  • Han-Cheol Choe (Department of Dental Materials, College of Dentistry, Chosun University)
  • 김재운 (제이앤엘테크 플라즈마코팅 연구소) ;
  • 임병석 (제이앤엘테크 플라즈마코팅 연구소) ;
  • 윤영신 (제이앤엘테크 플라즈마코팅 연구소) ;
  • 안병우 (제이앤엘테크 플라즈마코팅 연구소) ;
  • 최한철 (조선대학교 치의예과)
  • Received : 2024.02.14
  • Accepted : 2024.02.23
  • Published : 2024.02.29
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Abstract

For this study, CrAlN multilayer coatings were deposited on SKD61 substrates using a multi-arc ion plating technique. The structural characteristics of the CrAlN multilayer coatings were evaluated using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Additionally, the adhesion of the coatings was assessed through scratch testing, and the mechanical strength was evaluated using nanoindentation and tribometric tests for frictional properties. The results show that the CrAlN multilayer coatings possess a uniform and dense structure with excellent mechanical strength. Hardness measurements indicated that the CrAlN coatings have high hardness values, and both the coating adhesion and wear resistance were found to be improved compared to CrN. The addition of aluminum is anticipated to contribute to enhanced durability and wear resistance.

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이 논문은 중소벤처기업부의 재원으로 수행된 연구임. (RS-2023-00223520),(RS-2023-00255212)

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