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Katarzyna Tandecka¹, Wojciech Kacalak¹, Michał Wieczorowski²

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Surface Engineering
Tribology

Background:

Traditional surface finishing methods often involve multiple steps, increasing complexity and cost.
Achieving simultaneous surface modification and material deposition presents significant engineering challenges.
Ultrathin graphite layers offer low friction but are difficult to apply to diverse substrates.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate a patented, integrated process for simultaneous micro-finishing and carbon layer deposition.
To investigate the efficacy of graphite-impregnated lapping films for creating durable carbon coatings.
To analyze the properties of carbon films deposited on non-carbonaceous substrates like glass and bronze.

Main Methods:

Simultaneous micro-finishing and carbon deposition using patented abrasive films.
Application of coatings on soda-lime glass and tin-bronze alloy substrates.
Characterization via microscopic examination, surface roughness analysis, and chemical composition analysis (EDS, GDOES).

Main Results:

Successful deposition of thin carbon layers on glass and tin-bronze substrates.
Demonstrated reduction in surface irregularities concurrent with carbon layer formation.
Confirmation of coating presence and composition using EDS and GDOES analyses.

Conclusions:

Graphite-impregnated lapping films are effective for depositing carbon films with enhanced smoothness, durability, and wear resistance.
The integrated process offers a potentially revolutionary approach to surface treatment across industries.
Further research will focus on testing the operational properties of these novel carbon coatings.