The effects of surface treatment on gear performance are multifaceted, and the following are some of the main effects:
Wear resistance: Surface treatment can increase the hardness of the gear surface, thereby improving wear resistance. This is essential for reducing the wear of gears under high-speed and high-load working conditions.
Corrosion resistance: A protective layer can be formed on the gear surface through surface treatment (such as plating, oxidation treatment, etc.), improving its corrosion resistance in corrosive environments.
Fatigue life: Good surface treatment can reduce defects on the gear surface, thereby improving its ability to resist fatigue cracks and extend the service life of the gear.
Running smoothness: Surface treatment can improve the surface finish of the gear, reduce noise and vibration, and improve the running smoothness of the gear.
Lubricity: Certain surface treatment technologies (such as coating, lubrication treatment) can improve the lubrication performance of the gear, reduce the friction coefficient, and reduce energy loss.
Load capacity: Through surface hardening treatment, the contact fatigue strength and bending fatigue strength of the gear can be improved, thereby improving its load capacity.
Temperature adaptability: Specific surface treatment can improve the performance of the gear in high or low temperature environments, allowing it to work stably in a wider range of operating temperatures.
Surface treatment is an important means to improve gear performance, reliability and durability, and plays an important role in ensuring efficient and stable operation of gears under various working conditions.