Plasma Treated High Carbon Steel Under Optimized Conditions

Abstract

ASPN technique is widely used for the enhancement of the tribological properties of a material’s surface in such a way that the properties of bulk material remain unchanged. This technique prevents arcing and edge effects that occur in the other plasma techniques. To enhance the tribological properties further, double layer depositing idea, works. PVD technique has used to deposit a second layer over the substrate of high carbon steel. PVD technique creates good surface outcomes in shorter time and at lower temperatures. Iron Nitride and Titanium Nitride are combined over the high carbon steel to obtain desired results that enhance the tribological properties of the material. Hardness of the ASPN treated specimen increases three times, compared with the untreated specimen. Alloy layer deposition works for the further enhancement of tribological properties.