Papers by Keyword: Cu-Semi-Solid-Processing

Abstract: In order to investigate the effect of PVD coatings on the performance of proto-type high temperature mold and to identify the best candidate thin films for Cu semi-solid processing, TiAlN/CrN multilayer coatings with various superlattice periods was synthesized using a closed field unbalanced magnetron sputtering method with separate Cr and TiAl and characteristics of these films were compared with those from TiN/CrN and AlN/CrN films in terms of microstructure, nanoindentation hardness, and oxidation test at 900
in air. TiN/CrN film showed the best mechanical properties but their oxidation resistance, the most critical property for high temperature semi-solid processing was the poorest. Therefore TiAlN films with a superlattice period of 6.1nm which has intermediate plastic deformation resistance with the best oxidation resistance were considered to be the best candidate out of three different films studied in this work.

Abstract: TiAlN/CrN multilayer coatings with an superlattice period of 6.1nm was applied to a proto-type high temperature segment mold for Cu semi-solid processing so that it was investigated the possibilities of TiAlN/CrN multilayer coating as a candidate protective coatings to extend the lifetime of high temperature molds and dies. Much improved performance was obtained from the TiAlN/CrN coated molds, although different behaviors were observed depending upon the type of substrate mold materials. . Improvement of mold performance was observed by TiAlN/CrN coating on AISI H13 steel, but TZM alloy with TiAlN/CrN coating was found to be the best candidate as a mold for high temperature Cu semi-solid processing.