Surface Modification Technologies

This volume presents the reviewed and edited proceedings of the most recent international conference on the various surface-modification technologies used mainly to improve the wear and corrosion resistance of metal parts. The conference, which was held in Singapore in 1999, included 46 technical papers and posters presented by experts from around the world and covered the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field. Contents: Hard-Material Coatings Surface Melting with Lasers Electrodeposition Thermal Spray Techniques Nitride Coatings Evaluation of Modified Surfaces.