Some operational features of coating obtained with PACVD method

The main aim of presented work was the commencing the tests and analysis of the DLC type a:C:H coatings obtained with PACVD technique on the elements from Co-Cr-Mo alloys., among others: monitoring of structure changes, hardness measurement, estimation of the surface geometrical structure and tribologic tests. The analysis of surface structure and its elementary composition were estimated with the application of scanning SEM microscope, as well as TEM transmission microscope. The hardness of the elements with and without the coating was measured with the Matsuzawa micro hardness testing tester. Tribologic test of materials wear resistance was done with using T-01M apparatus ball-on-disc type, within a set of Al2O3 ball - disk from Co-Cr-Mo alloys with DLC coating, in technologically dry friction condition as well as with Ringer solution lubrication. Friction tests were conducted with using tester T-17, working in association: polymer pin made of high-molecular polyethylene PE - UHMW - plate from Co-Cr-Mo alloys with DLC coating with Ringer solution lubrication. The results obtained during mentioned above tests showed that the application of DLC coatings greatly enhances the operating features of the coated surfaces.