Abrasive Wear Performance of Front Axle Constant Velocity Joint by Using Nano-coatings AlCrN and AlTiN
摘要
The sliding tribological performance of AlCrN (Alcroma) and AlTiN (Latuma) coatings by PVD DC Magnetron Sputtering deposited on EN-19 balls has been investigated using ball-on-disc apparatus. Ball–on-disc tests were conducted at varied sliding velocities and by keeping load constant and vice-versa at ambient temperature without lubrication. The morphology of these coatings was evaluated by using SEM/EDAX. The results reveal that AlCrN coating has good anti-abrasive properties when compared with AlTiN coatings.