Surface-engineering Solutions for Specific Problems

Structural parts, for example, pipes, pump and valve bodies, casings, housings, supports, rigs, tanks, and so forth, subjected to corrosive conditions in various environments 

A part in static contact with another engineering component with small relative motions or vibrations 

A part in rolling contact with another part, for example, shafts, journals, pistons, rings, gears, seals, and tools for metal pressing, forming, drawing, and cutting 

Emphasis is placed on the base material, operating conditions, and applicable surface treatments. As can be seen, alternative coating processes/ materials may be recommended for a given material/operating condition combination. Final selection may be based on some of the application and performance requirements listed above and further examined in subsequent sections of this Chapter. 

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