The only publication of its kind to feature the latest research on hard coating tribological behavior. In addition to a comprehensive overview of surface treatment and coating processes, as well as numerous wear processes, this unique volume presents cutting-edge information on:

• Self-lubricating ceramic coatings

• The impact of laser treatment on coating structure and hardness

• Three variations of hard coating fretting results

• Laboratory models for fretting testing

• The use of thermally stable compounds as high temperature ceramic lubricants

• Efficient methods for handling the effect of hard coatings on light alloys

• The elastic, plastic and cracking properties of various plasma sprayed coatings

• The preparation of a high temperature synthesis process coating technique.