Structure and mechanics of W-DLC coated spur gears

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2003

Abstract

A detailed structural characterization of W-containing diamond-like carbon (W-DLC) coatings deposited on spur gears was carried out with plan-view and cross-section transmission electron microscopy (TEM). W-DLC coated spur gears were tested in a 'four-square' gear-testing machine and examined with TEM in both the as-deposited and tested conditions. High-resolution microscopy clearly shows the presence of nanometer scale structural/compositional modulation within the W-DLC coatings and further reveals the existence of a micrometer scale columnar structure and intercolumnar defects within the coating. Defect morphologies were examined and related to failure mechanisms of coated gears. © 2003 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Surface and Coatings Technology

First Page

50

Last Page

56

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