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Title: Performance evaluation of multilayer thin film coatings under mixed rolling-sliding dry contact conditions
Authors: Farley, J
Wrobel, LC
Mao, K
Keywords: Coating simulation;Contact mechanics;Abaqus;FEA;Gears;Motorsport
Issue Date: 2010
Citation: Wear, 268(1-2), 269 - 276, 2010
Abstract: This paper focuses on the application of advanced finite element analysis to simulate the response of complex multilayer coatings when subjected to mixed rolling–sliding dry contact conditions, typical of those experienced by heavily loaded gear tooth flanks. In this study, a versatile model is developed to investigate the response of a variety of complex coatings. Through the investigation of three advanced surface coatings the developed model is shown to offer detailed subsurface stress and strain information, quantifying the benefits provided by the application of each coating. A number of rolling contact fatigue tests were also conducted to complement the computational simulations. An adapted twin disc testing machine was used to investigate the progressive wear rates of the three advanced surface coatings when subjected to mixed rolling–sliding contact at high load and in dry conditions. The result is a clear indication that advanced surface coating techniques can provide significant improvements in wear resistance and surface durability. From the rolling contact fatigue experiments conducted in this study, a multilayer tungsten carbide/carbon coating was shown to provide the most significant increase in surface durability with a 16-fold reduction in measured weight loss compared to the uncoated substrate over the 145,000 cycle test duration investigated.
Description: This is the post-print version of the final paper published in Wear. The published article is available from the link below. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. Copyright @ 2010 Elsevier B.V.
URI: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0043164809004724
http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/8063
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2009.08.001
ISSN: 0043-1648
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