Recent Advances in Design and Fabrication of Wear Resistant Materials and Coatings

Abstract

In recent years, the demand of wear resistance material and coating is increasing very rapidly as it reduces substantial energy losses resulting from wear and friction. To overcome these energy losses, surface engineering is employed. Surface engineering is the process of coating or modifying the surface of part to minimize wear, friction, corrosion, as well as to enhance the lifespan of machine components and reduce the manufacturing cost. Recently, numerous coating methods are available for distinct material (pure metals to alloys, carbides, composites, and ceramics) applications. Hence, this chapter provides an overview on the prevention of tribo-surfaces through distinct methods of surface modification such as thermal, physical, and chemical methods of coating. Further, distinct coating properties, applications, future scope, and challenges are described.