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Titanium coatings
I am a senior mechanical engineering student working a senior project for an aerospace company in Indiana. A problem has been identified about wear on titanium parts mated with steel parts. We are searching for a coating to apply to the titanium that will reduce the wear that is caused by relative motion between the parts. I am looking for any advice!
Genevieve A [surname deleted for privacy by Editor]senior mechanical engineering student - Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
2004
Are the parts alkaline anodized, Genevieve? That's usually the basic first step in addressing a problem like this.
Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2004
Try nitriding the titanium - it gives a good gold colour with very high hardness.
Trevor Crichton
R&D practical scientist
Chesham, Bucks, UK
2004
Try boron nitride which is even harder than titanium nitride. In a final step I would apply Teflon.
Joerg Spantzel- West Lafayette
2004
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