Direct Fractographic Evaluation of Multilayer CNx/TiN Films by Magnetron Sputtering

MRS Advances ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (18) ◽  
pp. 949-955
Author(s):  
Gongsheng Song ◽  
Qiang Fu ◽  
Chunxu Pan
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Surface ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Film Thickness ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Steel Substrate ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
Interfacial Strength ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Tin Films ◽  
Dc Reactive Magnetron Sputtering

ABSTRACTIn this paper, a multilayer CNx/TiN composite film on high-speed steel substrate was prepared by using a multi-arc assisted DC reactive magnetron sputtering system. The cross-section observations of the fracture surface reveal that the films show a pure cleavage fracture due to its super-high hardness, and the interfacial strength between the film and substrate is associates with the film thickness, i.e., 2μm is a critical thickness for the present deposition. That is to say, there is no disbonding or cracking at the interface when the film thickness is less than 2μm, while the interfacial failure is generated if the film thickness is larger than 2μm. This direct SEM observation of the fracture surface provides a distinct image for evaluating the mechanical property and also analyzing the failure mechanism of the films.

Characterization of Titanium Nitride Films Prepared by DC Reactive Magnetron Sputtering at Different Deposition Time

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai Yang ◽  
Jianqing Jiang ◽  
Mingyuan Gu
Keyword(s):  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Film Thickness ◽  
Titanium Nitride ◽  
Deposition Time ◽  
Adhesive Property ◽  
Preferred Orientation ◽  
Reactive Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Reactive Magnetron ◽  
Tin Films ◽  
Dc Reactive Magnetron Sputtering

Titanium nitride (TiN) films were grown on Si (111) and 95W18Cr4V high-speed steel substrates using DC reactive magnetron sputtering technique with different deposition time. The changes in crystal growth orientation of the TiN films were measured by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The surface & cross-sectional morphologies of TiN films were analyzed using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). The hardness and adhesive property of TiN films were evaluated as well. It is found that the increase of the film thickness favors the formation of the {111} preferred orientation of TiN films. When the {111} preferred orientation is presented, TiN films exhibit a kind of surface morphology of triangular pyramid with right angles. With the increase of the film thickness, the columnar grains continuously grow lengthwise and breadthwise. The size of grains influences the hardness of TiN films more greatly. The adhesive property of the film/substrate interface decreased with increasing film thickness.

Study on Low Temperature Deposition of TiN Films and their Tribological Properties

2011 ◽  
Vol 189-193 ◽  
pp. 925-930 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiu Qin Bai ◽  
Jian Li
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
High Speed ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
Film Structure ◽  
Tin Films ◽  
Low Temperature Deposition ◽  
Tin Thin Films ◽  
Temperature Deposition

The low temperature deposition principle of magnetron sputtering was discussed. Reactive magnetron sputtering technique was used to gain titanium nitride (TiN) thin films on W18Cr4V high-speed steel substrates at low temperature. A series of experiments had been conducted to study the properties of TiN films. The experimental results showed that at the low temperature(<140 °C), magnetic sputtering can be used for the deposition of TiN film with compact, uniform and high nano-hardness, and their tribological properties were excellent, which co-determined by the film structure of low temperature magnetron sputtering and the counter-parts of rubbing pairs.

Improving Ag-DLC Film Adherence on High-Speed Steel by Varying Ag Contents in A Mid-Frequency Dual-Magnetron Sputtering

2010 ◽  
Vol 434-435 ◽  
pp. 462-465
Author(s):  
Xiang Yu ◽  
Cheng Biao Wang ◽  
Zhi Jian Peng
Keyword(s):  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Normal Load ◽  
Steel Substrate ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
Microscopic Analysis ◽  
Relative Displacement ◽  
Dlc Film ◽  
Film Adhesion ◽  
Displacement Speed

Aiming at improving their tribological behaviors, adhesion of diamond-like carbon (DLC) films on high-speed steel was investigated by varying doping silver (Ag) contents in a mid-frequency dual-magnetron sputtering system. Scratch testing was performed on the Ag-DLC films under a progressive normal load from 3 to 80 N, along with a Rockwell C indenter at a relative displacement speed for a Rockwell testing. A microscopic analysis of the scratch evolution under a progressive normal load permits identification of the various traces and the damage mechanisms of the films. A process of the film adhesion failure typically in turn appears like this, germination of the cracks along the longitudinal edges of the scratch traces; propagation in front of the indenter; and, detachment in the subsurface by shearing. An Ag-DLC film of 15.2 at% Ag exhibits a superior adherence on the steel substrate as compared with the three Ag DLC films of the other doping silver contents.

CPM REX 25

Alloy Digest ◽  
1980 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
High Speed ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
High Speeds ◽  
Aisi Type ◽  
Tool Performance ◽  
End Mills ◽  
Machining Operations

Abstract CPM REX 25 is a super high-speed steel made without cobalt. It is comparable to AISI Type T15 cobalt-containing high-speed steel in response to heat treatment, properties, and tool performance. CPM REX 25 is recommended for machining operations requiring heavy cuts, high speeds and feeds, and difficult-to-machine materials of high hardness and abrasion resistance. Typical applications are boring tools, drills, gear cutters, punches, form tools, end mills and broaches. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and elasticity as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: TS-365. Producer or source: Crucible Materials Corporation.

TATMO V-N

Alloy Digest ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 34 (12) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Cutting Tool ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Nitrogen Addition ◽  
Aisi Type ◽  
End Mills ◽  
Red Hardness ◽  
Edge Toughness

Abstract TATMO V-N is an AISI Type M7 high-speed steel modified by alloy balancing and a nitrogen addition to develop superior hardness response in heat treatment. It is an excellent grade for many cutting-tool applications requiring an optimum balance of red hardness, edge toughness and wear resistance, such as drills, taps, end mills, reamers and milling cutters. Its combination of outstanding properties and high hardness makes Tatmo V-N a logical alternate for cobalt high-speed steels in many cutting-tool applications. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and elasticity. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: TS-452. Producer or source: Latrobe Steel Company.

scholarly journals Effect of Deep Cryogenic Treatment on Corrosion Properties of Various High-Speed Steels

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Jure Voglar ◽  
Živa Novak ◽  
Patricia Jovičević-Klug ◽  
Bojan Podgornik ◽  
Tadeja Kosec
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Cryogenic Treatment ◽  
Test Procedure ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Polarization Measurement ◽  
Deep Cryogenic Treatment ◽  
Corrosion Properties ◽  
Potential Measurement ◽  
Corrosion Studies

The aim of the study was to evaluate the corrosion properties of three different grades of high-speed steel following a heat treatment procedure involving deep cryogenic treatment after quenching and to investigate how these properties are connected to the microstructure and hardness of the material. The hardness of steels was measured, and microstructural properties were determined through observation of the metallographically prepared steels using scanning electron microscopy. These studies were complemented corrosion evaluation by the use of corrosion potential measurement and linear polarization measurement of steels in a sodium tetraborate buffer at pH 10. The results showed that the deep cryogenic procedure of high-speed steel changed the microstructure and consequently affected the hardness of the investigated steels to different extents, depending on their chemical composition. Corrosion studies have confirmed that some high-speed steels have improved corrosion properties after deep cryogenic treatment. The most important improvement in corrosion resistance was observed for deep cryogenically treated high-speed steel EN 1.3395 (M3:2) by 31% when hardened to high hardness values and by 116% under lower hardness conditions. The test procedure for differentiating corrosion properties of differently heat-treated tool steels was established alongside the investigation.

Hardening of Selective Laser Melted M2 Steel

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei Yang ◽  
Yishu Zhang ◽  
Haoxing You ◽  
Richard Smith ◽  
Richard D. Sisson
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Cutting Tools ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Steel Part ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Near Net Shape

Abstract Selective laser melting (SLM) is an additive manufacturing technique that can be used to make the near-net-shape metal parts. M2 is a high-speed steel widely used in cutting tools, which is due to its high hardness of this steel. Conventionally, the hardening heat treatment process, including quenching and tempering, is conducted to achieve the high hardness for M2 wrought parts. It was debated if the hardening is needed for additively manufactured M2 parts. In the present work, the M2 steel part is fabricated by SLM. It is found that the hardness of as-fabricated M2 SLM parts is much lower than the hardened M2 wrought parts. The characterization was conducted including X-ray diffraction (XRD), optical microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) to investigate the microstructure evolution of as-fabricated, quenched, and tempered M2 SLM part. The M2 wrought part was heat-treated simultaneously with the SLM part for comparison. It was found the hardness of M2 SLM part after heat treatment is increased and comparable to the wrought part. Both quenched and tempered M2 SLM and wrought parts have the same microstructure, while the size of the carbides in the wrought part is larger than that in the SLM part.

Effect of Methane Flow Rate on the Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Silicon Carbide Thin Films Deposited by Reactive DC Magnetron Sputtering

2010 ◽  
Vol 66 ◽  
pp. 35-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erdem Baskurt ◽  
Tolga Tavşanoğlu ◽  
Yücel Onüralp
Keyword(s):  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Dc Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Methane Flow Rate ◽  
Surface Morphologies ◽  
Sic Films

SiC films were deposited by reactive DC magnetron sputtering of high purity (99.999%) Si target. 3 types of substrates, AISI M2 grade high speed steel, glass and Si (100) wafer were used in each deposition. The effect of different CH4 flow rates on the microstructural properties and surface morphologies were characterized by cross-sectional FE-SEM (Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscope) observations. SIMS (Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer) depth profile analysis showed that the elemental film composition was constant over the whole film depth. XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) results indicated that films were amorphous. Nanomechanical properties of SiC films were also investigated.

scholarly journals Formed nano-W - WC coatings on the high-speed steel substrate by the electrodischarge explosion

2019 ◽  
Vol 1393 ◽  
pp. 012084
Author(s):  
E G Grigoryev ◽  
K L Smirnov ◽  
E L Strizhakov ◽  
S V Neskoromniy
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Steel Substrate ◽  
High Speed Steel

Influence of Niobium Dopant on the Corrosion Resistance of a-C:N and a-C:N:H Coatings

2019 ◽  
Vol 823 ◽  
pp. 75-79
Author(s):  
Yen Liang Su ◽  
Sun Hui Yao ◽  
Yi Ru Wu
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
High Speed ◽  
High Speed Steel ◽  
Test Surface ◽  
Nb Dopant ◽  
Sputtering System

Amorphous carbonitride coatings (a-C:N and a-C:N:H) with dopant of niobium (Nb) were deposited on substrates of JIS SKH51 high speed steel (HSS) by a four-target close-field unbalance magnetron sputtering system. Subsequently, they were characterized by GDOS, XRD and XPS, and their corrosion resistance was comparatively evaluated. An electro-chemical tester was used to evaluate the corrosive behavior. An SEM was used to examine the test surface. The results revealed that the Nb dopant provided improvements in the corrosive performance to both the a-C:N and a-C:N:H coatings.

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