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20-09-2023 | Original Research Article

Effect of High-Current Pulsed Electron Beam Irradiation on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Multilayered TiN/TiCN/Al₂O₃ Coatings

Authors: Nana Tian, Shiyu Zhou, Conglin Zhang, Fuyang Cao, Jintong Guan, Xiangming Chen, Qingfeng Guan

Published in: Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance

Abstract

This work investigates the effects of high-current pulsed electron beam (HCPEB) irradiation on multi-layered TiN/TiCN/Al₂O₃ coatings deposited via chemical vapor deposition onto cemented carbide substrates. The study focuses on analyzing the impact of irradiation pulses on the phase composition, microstructure, mechanical properties, and cutting performance of these coatings. The results demonstrate that the multilayered TiN/TiCN/Al₂O₃ coatings exhibit a smooth surface with enhanced mechanical performance after HCPEB irradiation. Notably, the coating irradiated with 5 pulses achieves a maximum hardness of approximately 28.48 GPa, displaying improved wear resistance and cutting performance. These improvements can be primarily attributed to the enhancements in hardness and elastic modulus, along with the generation of residual compressive stress in the 5-pulse irradiated coating.

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Title: Effect of High-Current Pulsed Electron Beam Irradiation on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Multilayered TiN/TiCN/Al2O3 Coatings
Authors: Nana Tian
Shiyu Zhou
Conglin Zhang
Fuyang Cao
Jintong Guan
Xiangming Chen
Qingfeng Guan
Publication date: 20-09-2023
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance
Print ISSN: 1059-9495
Electronic ISSN: 1544-1024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-023-08723-6