Studies on the Thin Layers Deposited on Tools Steel

Authors

  • D.C. Achitei Technical University of Iasi, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, “Gheorghe Asachi” 67 Prof. D. Mangeron Blvd., 700050, Iasi, Romania https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8562-9507
  • M.-G. Minciuna Technical University of Iasi, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, “Gheorghe Asachi” 67 Prof. D. Mangeron Blvd., 700050, Iasi, Romania https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5278-8958
  • D.-D. Burduhos-Nergiş Technical University of Iasi, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, “Gheorghe Asachi” 67 Prof. D. Mangeron Blvd., 700050, Iasi, Romania https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2716-1328
  • A.V. Sandu Romanian Inventors Forum, Str. Sf. P. Movila 3, 700089 Iasi, Romania; Academy of Romanian Scientists, 54 Splaiul Independentei St., Sect. 5, 050094 Bucharest, Romania https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9292-749X
  • M. Nabialek Czestochowa University of Technology, Department of Physics, Armii Krajowej 19 Av., 42-200 Częstochowa, Poland https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6585-3918
  • A.E. Karamguzhinova M. Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University, Transport and Mechanical Engineering Department, 86 Pushkin Street, Petropavlovsk, 150000, Republic of Kazakhstan https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6355-4774
  • V.V. Savinkin M. Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University, Transport and Mechanical Engineering Department, 86 Pushkin Street, Petropavlovsk, 150000, Republic of Kazakhstan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7748-3720
  • S.L. Toma Technical University of Iasi, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, “Gheorghe Asachi” 67 Prof. D. Mangeron Blvd., 700050, Iasi, Romania https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4623-9175
  • P. Vizureanu Technical University of Iasi, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, “Gheorghe Asachi” 67 Prof. D. Mangeron Blvd., 700050, Iasi, Romania https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3593-9400

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24425/amm.2025.156252

Abstract

The paper describes an experimental study of thin layers obtained using the vibrating electrode method. Vibrating electrodes are used because they are effective for producing layers with high hardness and wear resistance. Before the depositions, the base material was polished with abrasive paper to remove any oxides and impurities. Furthermore, four electrodes made of Ti, TiC, WC, and stellite were used to deposit different layers on the surface of steel blades using an Elitron 22 installation. The tungsten electrode was used to improve mechanical properties, whereas the titanium electrode increased corrosion resistance. Both the substrate and the deposited layers have had their chemical composition, microstructure, and hardness analyzed. The substrate is made of medium-alloyed steel, which is commonly used to make plastic shredder blades. Following deposition, the samples were subjected to final heat treatments, including quenching and tempering. Furthermore, microhardness and microstructural analyses were conducted to assess the properties and surface morphology of the coatings.

Published

2025-12-22

How to Cite

Achitei, D.C., et al. “Studies on the Thin Layers Deposited on Tools Steel”. Archives of Metallurgy and Materials, vol. 70, no. 4, Dec. 2025, doi:10.24425/amm.2025.156252.

Issue

Vol. 70 No. 4 (2025)

Section

Articles