Titanium alloys are used in the automotive and aerospace industries, but perform poorly at high temperatures due to inadequate wear and friction properties. This study investigates Cr3C2-25%CoNiCrAlY and WC-CoCr coatings applied via High-velocity oxygen Fuel on a titanium-31 substrate. Coatings were evaluated from 200–800 °C under 20 N and 30 N using a ball-on-disc tribometer. Characterization techniques included scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, microhardness, porosity, and bond strength. WC-CoCr coating showed higher hardness and bond strength than Cr3C2-25%CoNiCrAlY. Both coatings exhibited reduced wear rates until 600 °C, after which the wear rates increased at 800 °C due to enhanced oxidation. The coefficient of Friction decreased with increasing temperature. At 600 °C, oxide phases helped reduce wear and friction. WC-CoCr coating shows better wear resistance than Cr3C2-25%CoNiCrAlY coating and the substrate. Wear mechanisms changed from abrasive and fatigue at 200 °C to oxidative and adhesive at 800 °C. Volumetric ball loss was higher for WC-CoCr due to its greater hardness.
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