Surface Engineering of Metals: Principles, Equipment, Technologies

Surface Engineering of Metals provides basic definitions of classical and modern surface treatments, addressing mechanisms of formation, microstructure, and properties of surface layers.

Part I outlines the fundamentals of surface engineering, presents the history of its development, and proposes a two-category classification of surface layers. Discussions include the basic potential and usable properties of superficial layers and coatings, explaining their concept, interaction with other properties, and the significance of these properties for proper selection and functioning.

Part II provides an original classification of the production methods of surface layers. Discussions include the latest technologies in this field, characterized by directional or beam interaction of particles or of the heating medium with the treat surface.

Audience:

• Materials Scientists and Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Chemical Engineers

Contents:

• General Fundamentals of Surface Engineering
• The Concept of Surface Engineering
• Development of Surface Engineering
• The Solid Surface Surface Layers
• The Superficial Layer
• Coatings
• The Newest Techniques of Producing Surface Layers
• Formulation of Technological Surface Layers
• Electron Beam Technology
• Laser Technology
• Implantation Techniques (Ion Implantation)
• Glow-Discharge Methods and CVD Technology
• Vacuum Deposition by Physical Techniques (PVD)

Features:

• Discusses the range of surface engineering techniques
• Describes new surface treatments, including plasma-activated chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition, and ion implantation
• Profiles applications such as wear resistance, anticorrosion, and decorative coatings
• Assesses physical principles underlying its technologies and equipment
• Identifies problems and solutions related to surface layers and coatings as well as phase composition

Reviews:

“…the book provides a considerable amount of useful information in a wide-ranging treatment of surface engineering…well illustrated and referenced, and should be useful to researchers and engineers.” -A.J. McEvily Jr., University of Connecticut

“…the book constitutes a significant publication event, for its great educational value and clear layout, for its practical and utilitarian approach and above all for its encyclopaedic nature>” -Professor Jan Kaczmarek, Polish Academy of Sciences, SURFACE ENGINEERING Published: 1998 Pages: 608