Abstract:
Ti(CN)/TiC/Al2O3 multilayer coating was prepared on 42CrMo steel substrate by chemical vapor depostion(CVD) technology, and the cross-section morphology, element distribution and phase composition of the coating were analyzed, and its microhardness, adhesion and wear resistance were studied. The results show that the multilayer coating had dense structure and was composed of TiC0.2N0.8, TiC, α-Al2O3 and Ti2O3, and its thickness was about 10 μm. The microhardness of the coating was approximately 2 654 HV, and the adhesion between the coating and the substrate was about 62 N. Comparing with the substrate, the average friction coefficient of the coating was decreased by 23% and the wear mass loss was reduced by 50%. The wear mechanism of the coating was fatigue wear and abrasive wear.