Abstract
Modifying the architecture from a monolithic to a multilayered structure allows adjusting the mechanical properties and cutting performance of industrially relevant hard coatings. The present work focuses on the microstructural, micro-mechanical and cutting performance evaluation of a multilayered TiC0.67N0.33/TiC coating grown by chemical vapor deposition. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and atom probe tomography confirmed the presence of individual TiC and TiC0.67N0.33 layers of ∼120 nm thickness with well-defined interfaces. The overall C/(C + N) ratio of the coating amounts to 0.82. Individual peaks for the TiC0.67N0.33 and the TiC layer can be observed in the X-ray diffractogram of the TiCN/TiC coating. Scanning electron microscopy showed that the grains grow through the interfaces between the TiCN and TiC layers. Finally, the micro-mechanical properties and cutting performance of the TiCN/TiC multilayer were compared with a monolithic TiCN coating. The fact that the TiCN/TiC coating outperformed the monolithic reference TiCN in regard of hardness and cutting performance emphasizes the high potential of multilayered coatings for use in demanding applications.
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