Cyclic oxidation behavior of Cr-/Si-modified NiAlHf coatings on single-crystal superalloy produced by EB-PVD

The Cr-/Si-modified Ni Al Hf coatings were produced on single-crystal（SC） superalloy N5 by electron beam physical vapor deposition（EB-PVD）. The cyclic oxidation behavior of the coatings at 1100 °C was investigated. The microstructures of the oxide scales grown on the coatings were characterized by scanning electron microscope（SEM） with energy-dispersive X-ray spectrum（EDX）,electron probe micro-analyzer（EPMA） and X-ray diffraction（XRD）. The effects of Cr and Si on the cyclic oxidation behavior of the Ni Al Hf coatings were discussed. The addition of Si to the Ni Al Hf Cr coating not only reduces the oxidation rate but also enhances the oxide scale adherence.Owing to the addition of Si in the coating, the segregation of Cr and Mo beneath the oxide scale is effectively avoided,which contributes to enhancing oxide scale adherence.

High temperature tribological behaviour of PVD coated tool steel and aluminium under dry and lubricated conditions

Aluminium alloys are commonly used as lightweight materials in the automotive industry.This non-ferrous family of metallic alloys offers a high versatility of properties and designs.To reduce weight and improve safety,high strength-to-weight ratio alloys(e.g.6XXX and 7XXX),are increasingly implemented in vehicles.However,these alloys exhibit low formability and experience considerable springback during cold forming,and are therefore hot formed.During forming,severe adhesion(i.e.galling)of aluminium onto the die surface takes place.This phenomenon has a detrimental effect on the surface properties,geometrical tolerances of the formed parts and maintenance of the dies.The effect of surface engineering as well as lubricant chemistry on galling has not been sufficiently investigated.Diamond-like carbon(DLC)and CrN physical vapour deposition(PVD)coated steel have been studied to reduce aluminium transfer.However,the interaction between lubricants and PVD coatings during hot forming of aluminium alloys is not yet fully understood.The present study thus aims to characterise the high temperature tribological behaviour of selected PVD coatings and lubricants during sliding against aluminium alloy.The objectives are to first select promising lubricant-coating combinations and then to study their tribological response in a high-temperature reciprocating friction and wear tester.Dry and lubricated tests were carried out at 300℃ using a commercial polymer lubricant.Tests using DLC,CrN,CrTiN,and CrAIN coated tool steel were compared to uncoated tool steel reference tests.The initial and worn test specimen surfaces were analysed with a 3-dimensional(3D)optical profiler,scanning electron microscope(SEM)and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscope(EDS)as to understand the wear mechanisms.The results showed formation of tribolayers in the contact zone,reducing both friction and wear.The stability of these layers highly depends on both the coatings'roughness and chemical affinity towards aluminium.The DLC and CrN coatings combined with the polymer lubricant were the most effective in reducing aluminium transfer.