Enhancement of Tribological Behavior of Rolling Bearings by Applying a Multilayer ZrN/ZrCN Coating
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This paper focuses on the tribological behaviour of ZrN/ZrCN coating on bearing steel substrates DIN 17230, 100Cr6/1.3505. Coatings are applied at room temperature processes by means of Cathodic Arc Evaporation (CAE), a kind of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) technique. In order to achieve a satisfactory compromise between coating-substrate adhesion and the surface roughness requirement of the bearing rings, a polish post-processing is proposed. Different polish post-processing times and conditions are applied. The coated and polished bearing rings are tested under real friction torque test protocols. These tests show that the application of the coating does not entail a significant improvement in friction performance of the bearing. However, fatigue tests in real test bench are pending to evaluate the possible improvement in bearing life time.
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OpenAlex topics: Metal and Thin Film Mechanics · Tribology and Wear Analysis · Lubricants and Their Additives
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zaragoza EINA, Maria de Luna 3, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
FERSA BEARINGS S.A., Bari 18, 50197 Zaragoza, Spain
AITIIP Foundation, Calle Romero 12, 50720 Zaragoza, Spain
Fundación Tekniker, Calle Iñaki Goenaga 5, 20600 Eibar, Spain
Funding
Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad
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