R and D project : HySurf: Microstructured Hybrid Surface with Improved Friction Properties

• Research unit: INNOSUISSE
• Project number: 18611.1 PFNM-NM

Short description (German)

HySurf: Microstructured Hybrid Surface with Improved Friction Properties

Short description (English)

R and D project : HySurf: Microstructured Hybrid Surface with Improved Friction Properties

Abstract (German)

Gerster Härterei AG is the Swiss leader for heat treatments. In order maintain its place on the market, Gerster|must constantly improve its service offers and propose innovations bringing added value for its customers. Heat|treated steels with lower friction coefficients are requested in a wide range of applications particularly in|mechanical engineering. The main goal of this project is to establish a reproducible manufacturing process for|a reliable product possessing both high wear resistance and low friction coefficient.

Abstract (English)

Gerster Härterei AG is the Swiss leader for heat treatments. In order maintain its place on the market, Gerster|must constantly improve its service offers and propose innovations bringing added value for its customers. Heat|treated steels with lower friction coefficients are requested in a wide range of applications particularly in|mechanical engineering. The main goal of this project is to establish a reproducible manufacturing process for|a reliable product possessing both high wear resistance and low friction coefficient.