Mechanization in agriculture & Conserving of the resources
Vol. 69 (2025), Issue 2, pg(s) 46-49

MECHANIZATION IN AGRICULTURE

Study of harrow discs coated by plasma-thermal method

  • 1 “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Romania
  • 2 Technical University of Moldova, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova

Abstract

This study presents a comparative analysis of three types of coatings taken from the active area of the coted harrow disks using atmospheric plasma spray deposition method (APS). The resulting coatings increase the durability of the harrow discs and the inclusion in the componence of coatings of carbides and powdered ceramic compounds will enhance the mechanical characteristics. This study focused on scanning electron microscopy of the coated samples from the harrow discs and their tribological properties. SEM imaging and EDS analysis have been carried out to clarify the morphological characteristics and study of disc cross-section. Tribological tests were carried out to determine the following main parameters: adhesion to the substrate, coefficient of friction (COF), modulus of elasticity and hardness of the material.
The development and implementation of modern technologies for improving the mechanical and chemical properties of materials for
coated harrow discs will increase resistance to abrasive wear in modern agricultural conditions.

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