Surface Engineering of Metals provides basic definitions of classical and modern surface treatments, addressing mechanisms of formation, microstructure, and properties of surface layers. Part I outlines the fundamentals of surface engineering, presents the history of its development, and proposes a two-category classification of surface layers. Discussions include the basic potential and usable properties of superficial layers and coatings, explaining their concept, interaction with other properties, and the significance of these properties for proper selection and functioning. Part II provides an original classification of the production methods of surface layers. Discussions include the latest technologies in this field, characterized by directional or beam interaction of particles or of the heating medium with the treat surface.

Surface Engineering of Metals provides basic definitions of classical and modern surface treatments, addressing mechanisms of formation, mic rostructure, and properties of surface layers. Part I outlines the fu ndamentals of surface engineering, presents the history of its develop ment, and proposes a two-category classification of surface layers. Di scussions include the basic potential and usable properties of superfi cial layers and coatings, explaining their concept, interaction with o ther properties, and the significance of these properties for proper s election and functioning. Part II provides an original classification of the production methods of surface layers. Discussions include the latest technologies in this field, characterized by directional or bea m interaction of particles or of the heating medium with the treat sur face.