Advanced Protective Coatings for Manufacturing and Engineering

Thin surface coatings, their performance, and their effective uses in a wide range of manufacturing and technical applications are comprehensively described in this systematic approach to surface coating engineering technology. Topics covered include details of deposition techniques, properties of thin hard and/or soft coatings, management of advanced coating technology, and characterization of coatings for particular machining, metal forming, diecasting, and plastics injection applications. This is the ideal resource for manufacturing engineers and scientists involved in the proper selection and application of coatings for tooling and various engineering components.