Abstract: A modified ion-plated TiN(IP-TiN) coating has been developed by adding 6 wt-% A1 and small amounts of La.Examination of this coating showed that the adhesion between the coat- ing and substrate is remarkably improved by the La added up to 2 wt-% ,and the microhardness and wear resistance of the coating surface closely relate to the contents of La.EPMA and X-ray diffraction analysis indicated that a thick transition zone forms owing to the addition of La and A1.The phase composition and grain orientation of the coating change because of the formation of such transition zone.Thus,the properties of coating were improved.

Key words: ion plated TiN coating, Al, La, adhesion