A Comparative Study on Al0.6Ti0.4N Coatings Deposited by Cathodic Arc and HiPIMS in End Milling of Stainless Steel 316L

Abstract

The machining of austenitic stainless steel alloys is usually characterized by high levels of adhesion and built-up edge; therefore, improving tribological conditions is fundamental to obtaining higher tool life and better surface finish. In this work, three different Al0.6Ti0.4N coatings are compared, two deposited by Cathodic Arc Evaporation (CAE) and one with High-Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering (HiPIMS). The effects of the …