In the present investigation, Ti+TiN+TiAlN-MoS₂+MoS₂-Ti solid multilayer-composite solid lubricant coating was deposited by magnetron sputtering from separate Ti, Al, and MoS₂ target on D2 tool steel. EDS, X-ray diffraction, microhardness tester, scratch tester, and pin-on-disc tribo system were used to evaluate coating structural, mechanical and tribological properties. Adhesion was also improved in the multilayer-composite coating. Pin-on-disc measurement at atmospheric condition against WC ball showed much lower wear and friction coefficient.

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