DOI: 10.31399/asm.amp.2015-10.p051 ISSN:
Enhanced Diamond-Like Coatings Boost Fuel Efficiency
Andreas Leson- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanics of Materials
- General Materials Science
Abstract
A new laser arc method is being used to apply a hard carbon coating to engine components on the production line. This article reports on work to produce hydrogen-free tetrahedral amorphous carbon coatings on an industrial scale with consistent quality.