• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 2004.05a
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• pp.170-170
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• 2004

박막의 접착강도를 측정하기 위하여 수직력과 수평력을 동시에 측정할 수 있는 0.1∼100 N 용량의 2축 로드셀에 기반을 둔 스크레치 테스터를 개발하였다. 반도체용 Si wafer 기판 위에 Au나 Al 등의 금속이 관은 박막으로 증착된 제품을 table에 고정시킨 후, 2축 로드셀(x, z)이 장착된 하중센서의 선단에 Diamond Tip을 장착하여 기판과 박막에 하중(z-axis)을 증가시키면서 동시에 wafer를 x축 방향으로 이동시킨다. 이런 방식으로 시료의 표면을 긁으면 박막이 벗겨져 나가 Diamond Tip이 기판에 닿을 때 서로 다른 경도차에 의해 진동이 발생하게 되고, 이 진동을 Acoustic Emission 센서에서 감지하여 Crack 발생 시점의 Load와 Stroke를 찾아내게 된다.(중략)

• Journal of the Korean institute of surface engineering
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• v.26 no.5
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• pp.225-234
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• 1993

Titanium nitride coatings were deposited onto SUS304 stainless steel substrates pretreated by mechanical scrubbing, chemical etching at 50% HCl solution and Ar ion etching. Adhesion strength were measured by scratch tester and confirmed by SEM with EDS. Adhesion strength of Ar ion etched substrate was 10 to 15 times higher than that of mechanical scrubbed or chemical etched substrate. Ar ion etching brought about an uniform and fine spherical shaped surface, while chemical etching gave rise to a rough and irregular surface on SEM micrograph. It was suggested that higher adhesion strength might be caused by anchoring effect of Ar ion etched surface prior to TiN deposition.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Heat Treatment
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• v.4 no.2
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• pp.27-37
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• 1991

The adhesion strength of TiN films to substrate(STC 3) steel has been studied using the scratch adhesion test. Before deposition, the substrates were mechanically polished and TiN films were deposited at different substrate temperature($480^{\circ}C-540^{\circ}C$). The chemical properties of TiN films were investigated by RBS, and EDS, and the physical properties were investigated by micro-hardness tester, SEM, and X-ray diffractometer. According to results of this study, the adhesion strength of TiN films increase with increasing the deposition temperature. The roughness of the polished substrates surface were measured with a profilometer. It was observed that, as a general rule, the adhesion strength of deposited TiN films increase with decreasing the substrates surface roughness.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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• v.45 no.5
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• pp.675-686
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• 2007

Statement of problem: Titanium nitride(TiN) coatings are the most general and popular coating method and used to improve the properties of metallic surface for industrial purposes. When TiN coating applied to the abutment screw, frictional resistance would be reduced, as a results, the greater preload and prevention of the screw loosening could be expected. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate mechanical properties of TiN coated film of various coating thickness on the titanium alloy surface and to evaluate proper coating thickness. Material and method: 95 Titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) discs of 15 mm in diameter and 3 mm in thickness were prepared for TiN coating and divided into 7 groups in this study. Acceding to coating deposition time (CDT) with TiN by using Arc ion plating, were divided into 7 groups : Group A (CDT 30min), Group B (CDT 60min), Group C (CDT 90min), Group D (CDT 120min), Group E (CDT 150min), Group F(CDT 180min) and Group G (no CDT) as a control group. TiN coating surface was observed with Atomic Force Microscope(AFM), field emission scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM) and examined with scratch tester, wear tester. Result: 1. Coating thickness fir each coated group was increased in proportion to coating deposition time. 2. Surface of all coated groups except Group A was homogeneous and smooth. However, surface of none coated Group G had scratch. 3. Adhesion strength for each coated group was increased in proportion to coating deposition time. 4. Wear resistance for each coated group was increased in proportion to coating deposition time. 5. Surface roughness in Group A, B, C was increased in proportion to coating deposition time. But, surface roughness in Group D, E, F was showed decreased tendency in proportion to coating deposition time. Conclusion: According to coating deposition time, mechanical properties of TiN coated film were changed. It was considered that 120 minutes coating deposition time ($1.32{\mu}m$ in coating thickness) is necessary.

• Journal of Conservation Science
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• v.22
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• pp.61-76
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• 2008

We examined characterizations of Paraloid B72 films when it dissolved in four different solvents-acetone, MEK, toluene and xylene. The surface before and after coating were observed by optical microscope and AFM. Thickness and contact angle of films was measured and surface energy was calculated for grasping properties of films. We also tested adhesive strength of films by scratch tester and durability of films by performing yellowing test. The result was that xylene has better coating property than other solvents. Because 10% Paraloid B72 in xylene film is even, non-mottled, thin, stabilized in yellowish and has proper hydrophobic, we confirmed xylene is good solvent for bronze artifact conservation. However, other tests will need for finding appropriate concentration of Paraloid B72.

• Journal of the Korean institute of surface engineering
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• v.47 no.1
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• pp.13-19
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• 2014

The various surface treated conditions of Fe-3.0%Ni-0.7%Cr-1.4%Mn-X steel such as as-received, ion nitriding, DLC coated, DLC coated after nitriding for 3 hrs and 6 hrs were investigated to evaluate the beneficial effect for plastic mold steel. Micro Vickers hardness tester was used to estimate nitriding depth from the hardness profile and to measure hardness on the surface. Elastic modulus and residual stress were measured by a nanoindentator. Scratch test and SP (small ball punch test) were utilized to assess the adhesive strength of DLC coating. The depth of nitriding layer was measured as $50{\mu}m$ for the condition of 3 hrs nitriding and $90{\mu}m$ for that of 6 hrs nitriding. Hardness, elastic modulus, residual stress of DLC coating were 20.37 GPa, 162.78 GPa and -1456 MPa respectively. Residual stress on the surface of DLC coating after nitriding could increase to -3914 MPa by introducing nitriding before DLC coating. During the 'Ball-On-Disc' test ${\gamma}^{\prime}$ particles pulled out from the surface of nitrized layer tend to enhance abrasive wear mode since the fraction of ${\gamma}^{\prime}$ (Fe4N) in ion-nitrized layer is known to increases with nitriding time. Thus the specific wear rate of the nitriding layer increased. Comparing with nitriding the specific wear rate in work piece disc as well as ball decreased prominently in DLC coating due to the remarkable reduction in friction coefficient.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 2005.10a
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• pp.362-365
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• 2005

Currently Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) has become an essential step in the overall semiconductor wafer fabrication technology. Especially the CMP pad conditioner, one of the diamond tools, is required to have strong diamond retention. Strong cohesion between diamond grits and metal matrix prevents macro scratch on the wafer. If diamond retention is weak, the diamond will be pulled out of metal matrix. The pulled diamond grits are causative of macro scratch on wafer during CMP process. Firstly, some results will be reported of cohesion between diamond grits and metal matrix on the diamond tools prepared by three different manufacturing methods. A measuring instrument with sharp cemented carbide connected with a push-pull gauge was manufactured to measure the cohesion between diamond grits and metal matrix. The retention force of brazed diamond tool was stronger than the others. The retention force was also increased in proportion to the contact area of diamond grits and metal matrix. The brazed diamond tool has a strong chemical combination of the interlayer composed of chrome in metal matrix and carbon which enhance the interfacial cohesion strength between diamond grits and metal matrix. Secondly, we measured real-time data of the coefficient of friction and the pad wear rate by using CMP tester (CETR, CP-4). CMP pad conditioner samples were manufactured by brazed, electro-plated and sintered methods. The coefficient of friction and the pad wear rate were shown differently according to the arranged diamond patterns. Consequently, the coefficient of friction is increased according as the space between diamonds is increased or the concentration of diamonds is decreased. The pad wear rate is increased according as the degree of diamond protrusion is increased.

• Journal of the Korean institute of surface engineering
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• v.41 no.4
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• pp.147-155
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• 2008

The dental orthodontic wire provides a good combination of strength, corrosion resistance and moderate cost. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of TiN and ZrN coating on corrosion resistance and physical property of orthodontic wire using various instruments. Wires(round type and rectangular type) were used, respectively, for experiment. Ion plating was carried out for wire using Ti and Zr coating materials with nitrogen gas. Ion plated surface of each specimen was observed with field emission scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS), atomic force microscopy(AFM), vickers hardness tester, and electrochemical tester. The surface of TiN and ZrN coated wire was more smooth than that of other kinds of non-coated wire. TiN and ZrN coated surface showed higher hardness than that of non-coated surface. The corrosion potential of the TiN coated wire was comparatively high. The current density of TiN coated wire was smaller than that of non-coated wire in 0.9% NaCl solution. Pit nucleated at scratch of wire. The pitting corrosion resistance $|E_{pit}-E_{rep}|$ increased in the order of ZrN coated(300 mV), TiN coated(120 mV) and non-coated wire(0 mV).

• Journal of the Korean institute of surface engineering
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• v.42 no.4
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• pp.179-185
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• 2009

Diamond-like carbon(DLC) films were deposited by linear ion source(LIS)-physical vapor deposition method changing the anode voltages from 800 V to 1800 V, and characteristics of the films were investigated using residual stress tester, nano-indentation, micro raman spectroscopy, scratch tester and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope(FE-SEM). The results showed that the residual stress and hardness increased with increasing the ion energy up to anode voltage of 1400 V. It was also found that the content of $SP^3$ carbon increased with increasing the anode voltage $SP^3/SP^2$ ratio through investigation of $SP^3/SP^2$ ratio by the micro-raman analysis. From these results, it can be concluded that the physical properties of DLC films such as residual stress and hardness are increased with increasing the anode voltage. These results can be explained that 3-dimensional cross-links between carbon atoms and Dangling bond are enhanced and the internal compressive stress also increased with increasing the anode voltage. The optimal anode voltage is considered to be around 1400 V in these experimental conditions.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2016.02a
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• pp.166.1-166.1
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• 2016

각종 부품의 내마모성 및 내식성을 개선하기 위해서 금속물질에 나노두께의 보호막층을 입혀 경도를 높이는 표면처리 기술이 개발되고 있다. TiN막은 기계적 경도, 내마모성 및 내식성이 우수하여 수없이 연구되어 왔으며 박막의 두께에 따라 다양한 색상표현이 가능하다는 연구도 진행되고 있다. 이러한 TiN 박막의 연구결과로 높은 경도와 강도를 요하는 절삭공구에 하드 코팅을 이용하여 높은 절삭력으로 고효율적인 작업환경을 조성할 수 있다. 기존에 연구되어 온 TiN박막은 Ar과 N2의 혼합가스 분위기에서 증착된 반면 본 실험에서는 영구자석을 이용한 고밀도 플라즈마로 높은 점착성과 균일한 박막 및 대면적 공정이 가능한 RF-magnetron sputtering방법을 이용하여 N2 분위기에서 TiN박막을 $100^{\circ}C{\sim}400^{\circ}C$의 온도범위에서 $100^{\circ}C$간격으로 열처리 후 증착하여 비교실험을 하였다. 이와 같이 제작된 TiN박막을 XRD(X-ray Diffraction)를 사용하여 결정성을 확인한 결과 온도가 높을수록 (111)방향의 결정성장이 뚜렷하게 나타났으며 그 외 Scratch Test와 HM-220(Micro-vicker's tester)를 사용하여 경도특성을 확인하고 SEM(Scanning Electron Microscope), AFM(Atomic Force Microscope)를 이용하여 박막의 표면형상을 측정하였다. 이러한 측정 결과로 향후에는 높은 내마모성 및 초경도가 요구되는 절삭공구 및 경질표면코팅이 필요한 금속산업분야에 적용이 가능 할 것이라 사료된다.