Design the Compositions of Low Friction Coefficient Bimodal Coatings for Heavy Load Component

In this study, copper-doped bimodal WC-Co powders are applied to steel substrates by high-velocity oxyfuel spraying and the coatings are evaluated based on their microstructure and high-temperature wear performance. It is shown that the addition of copper reduces coating porosity without affecting the structure of the WC. It also inhibits the decomposition of WC and has a solid diffusion function. The friction coefficients and wear rates determined at different temperatures were found to be consistently low with minimum values being obtained at 450 °C. At high temperatures, the soft copper flows to the surface, forming a self-lubricating film that reduces friction and wear.