Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings are a class of materials and, depending on the
deposition conditions and the tribological system, different outstanding tribological …

Diamond-like carbon (DLC), also known as amorphous hydrogenated carbon (aC: H), is a
class of material with variable properties. Depending on the deposition conditions and the …

The materials mechanics of the controlled separation of a body into two or more parts–
cutting–using a blade or tool or other mechanical implement is a ubiquitous process in most …

The environment of space offers special challenges for the lubrication of components in
sliding and rolling mechanisms. Hydrogenated diamond-like carbon (DLC) films are being …

Biodegradable oils possess good tribological properties and are less harmful to the
environment than conventional oils; however, they suffer from a poor oxidation stability …

In situ formation of tribofilms is indispensable to reduce the wear volume and friction
coefficient in dry. These tribofilms must be robust even in working at high normal pressure …

Sheet metal forming processes usually involve a sliding contact between the blank and tool
surfaces, thus requiring the use of lubricants to prevent severe tribological conditions at the …

The aim of the present investigation was to examine the possibility of reducing lubrication
and replacing expensive tungsten carbide material in blanking/piercing through introduction …

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings exhibit excellent tribological properties in dry sliding
conditions. Two recently developed carbon-based coatings (Graphit-iC and Dymon-iC) have …

Hydrogen-free diamond-like carbon coatings of thickness 1.5 μm were deposited on 440C
stainless steel substrates and silicon wafers via DC magnetron sputtering of graphite target …