Anengineering componentwill fail when its surface cannot withstand the external forces or environmentto which it is subjected. The choice of a surfacematerial with the appropriate optical, thermal, electrical and magneticproperties and resistance to wear, degradation, and corrosion, is crucial toits functionality.
Surface Engineering hasenormous economic benefits. It embraces a broad range of techniques, techniqueswhich are attracting the greatest international interest is the Plasma andIon-based SurfaceEngineering (PISE) techniques.
Newcoatings processesmay create opportunities for new products which could not otherwise exist. Thelargest benefit of industrial coatings is that they will extend the overalllifespan of the materials that are being covered. Also, the coatingsprocess can save significant maintenance costs.
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