Practical Design Guidelines for Surface Engineering

THE DESIGN ENGINEER is faced with a wide range of options when 

The essential requirements for successful performance, for example, low-stress abrasion, high-stress abrasion, nonsticking, and so forth The contact load (maximum value) and likely contact area. Is it over 

The contact conditions, for example, impact, cyclic loading, static loading, or sliding 

The required surface hardness of the component The requirements for surface roughness (or smoothness) 

Constraints on any final or finishing operations. Are there any critical dimensions or tolerances that must be met after processing  

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From the above discussion, it is apparent that engineers are faced with a bewildering number of choices when selecting the appropriate surface engineering treatment for a specific corrosion and/or wear application. But where does one start Where can a design engineer find practical guidelines to aid in the selection process The answers to these questions... 

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