The in-line arc ion-plating system for high throughput processing of automobile parts

An in-line arc ion-plating system has been developed. The system consists of four isolated chambers, which perform pumping down, pre-heating, coating and cooling independently, and achieves a production throughput of 10–40 cycles day −1 in the case of a 3 μm TiN coating. The system has been applied...

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Published in:Surface & coatings technology 1992, Vol.54 (1-3), p.594-598
Main Authors: Tamagaki, H., Tsuji, K., Komuro, T., Kiyota, F., Fujita, T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Friction, wear, lubrication
Machine components
Mechanical engineering. Machine design
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Summary:An in-line arc ion-plating system has been developed. The system consists of four isolated chambers, which perform pumping down, pre-heating, coating and cooling independently, and achieves a production throughput of 10–40 cycles day −1 in the case of a 3 μm TiN coating. The system has been applied to tribological coatings for automobile parts, which requires both a high throughput and a high reliability. An example of the application is the chromium nitride coating which results in superior tribological properties, on the compressor parts of car air conditioners as substrates, and production amounting to several hundred thousand pieces per month has been achieved.
ISSN:0257-8972
1879-3347
DOI:10.1016/S0257-8972(07)80089-2