Results showed that the coating morphology changed after applying different heating times, resulting in stratified layers due to the diffusion of elements, such as Al, Si, and Fe, between the steel and the coating. With longer times, in addition to thicker coating layers, the increase in Fe-rich phases and the decrease of Al-rich phases were observed. ...However, the presence of an aluminized coating can affect the welding process and the final mechanical properties of the welded joints. ...Therefore, it is of great significance to understand the effects of heat treatment on the coating and its correlation with weldability. In the automotive industry, a usual method is projection welding which is based on the joining between a metallic stud, such as bolts and nuts, and a metallic sheet by resistance welding.
The study described herein probes the effects of paint type on the compressive, tensile and shear damage resistance of painted TPO substrates. Coating variations, e.g., adhesion promoter and topcoat type, and their effect on damage type and damage sensitivity will be described.
The experimentally determined fatigue properties were compared to conventional estimates based on tensile properties which ignore coating effects. The results of this work suggest that ductile coatings may enhance fatigue resistance, while brittle coatings may reduce fatigue life. ...The influence of coatings on fatigue behavior has been examined for the following commercially produced sheet steels: uncoated titanium stabilized interstitial-free (IF); electrogalvanized titanium stabilized IF; hot-dip galvanized aluminum killed, drawing quality (AKDQ); and galvannealed AKDQ. ...A dependence of crack development was observed and correlated to the microstructure and properties of the different coatings. Furthermore, a functional design relationship for each material was determined through stress-life analysis.
High temperature wear test indicate that the wear rate of the new coating is 2 to 10 lower than conventional diffusion coatings. The result of stamping test using ultra-high tensile steel sheets indicate that life time of the die can be prolonged by the factor of at least 5 to 10 times. ...A novel nitride based coating system (BELCOAT-SS) was developed for the stamping dies for ultra high-tensile strength steel. ...It is characterized by an excellent wear resistance and low deposition temperature compare to the conventional diffusion coatings such as VC or TiC. High temperature wear test indicate that the wear rate of the new coating is 2 to 10 lower than conventional diffusion coatings.
Coatings have the potential to improve bearing tribological performance. However, every coating application process and material combination may create different residual stresses and coating microstructures, and their effect on bearing fatigue and wear performance is unclear. ...The MSCM models show an increase coating crack gap distances due to tensile coating residual stresses. A detailed discussion of these results and the overall value of the developed model's methods and considerations are presented in this work. ...However, every coating application process and material combination may create different residual stresses and coating microstructures, and their effect on bearing fatigue and wear performance is unclear. The aim of this work is to investigate coating induced residual stress effects on bearing failure indicators using a microstructural contact mechanics (MSCM) finite element (FE) model.
This specification covers fluorocarbon elastomeric coating materials for fiber-reinforced-resin composite structures in the form of two-component brushable or sprayable liquids.
This specification covers fluorocarbon elastomeric coating materials for fiber-reinforced-resin composite structures in the form of two-component brushable or sprayable liquids.