Mechanical components usually fail from the outside in, with failures starting on the surface eventually affecting the entire component. Examples include wear (abrasion, galling, and erosion), ...

Beverage bottle blowmold cavities (above) and bottle preform mold components (below) can benefit from diamond-like carbon materials applied in the chamber shown in the top photo. Pins are among the ...

Abstract: CrAISiN coatings have been used for wear applications, such as cutting tools due to their unique mechanical properties and oxidation resistance. The wear behavior of the diamond like carbon ...