Characteristics of ZrC/Ni-UDD coatings for a tungsten carbide cutting tool

Autor: V.V. Zhylinski, Olegas Černašėjus, D.P. Rusalsky, Pavel Rudak, Nikolaj Višniakov, Vadzim Chayeuski
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: Applied Surface Science. 446:18-26
ISSN: 0169-4332
DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2018.02.239
Popis: This work deals with the features of the structure of combined ZrC/Ni-ultradisperse diamonds (UDD) coating synthesized by electroplating and cathode arc evaporation physical vapor deposition (CAE-PVD) techniques on the tungsten carbide WC – 2 wt% Co on cutting inserts to improve tool life. The microstructure, phase composition, and micro-scratch test analysis of the ZrC/Ni-UDD coating were studied. The ZrC/Ni-UDD coating consists of separate phases of zirconium carbide ZrC, α-Ni, and Ni-UDD phase. The surface morphology of the coating shows a pattern with pits, pores, and particles. Separated nanodiamond particles are present in the pores of the combined coating. Therefore, the structure of the bottom layer of Ni-UDD affects the morphology of the surface of the ZrC/Ni-UDD coating. The obtained value of the critical loads on the scratch track of the coating in 26 N proves a sufficiently high value of the adhesion strength of the intermediate Ni-UDD-layer with hard alloy of WC-Co substrate. Due to their unique structure ZrC/Ni-UDD-coatings can be used to increase the durability period of a wood-cutting milling tool for cutting chipboard by CNC machines.
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