THE CATHODIC CAGE PLATFORM IN SURFACE ENGINEERING

Authors

  • Renan Matos Monção Universidade Federal do Piauí – Pró-Reitoria de Pós-Graduação – Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências e Engenharia dos Materiais – Teresina (PI), Brazil.
  • Gabriely Gonçalves Lima Universidade Federal do Piauí – Pró-Reitoria de Pós-Graduação – Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências e Engenharia dos Materiais – Teresina (PI), Brazil.
  • Thercio Henrique de Carvalho Costa Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte – Centro de Tecnologia – Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica – Natal (RN), Brazil.
  • Romulo Ribeiro Magalhães de Sousa Universidade Federal do Piauí – Pró-Reitoria de Pós-Graduação – Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências e Engenharia dos Materiais – Teresina (PI), Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17563/rbav.v44i1.1271

Keywords:

Cathodic cage, Plasma deposition, Surface engineering

Abstract

This review summarizes the development of cathodic cage plasma nitriding (CCPN) and cathodic cage plasma deposition (CCPD) techniques. CCPN was introduced to eliminate issues in direct current plasma nitriding (DCPN), such as the edge effect, by isolating the sample at a floating potential and using radiative heating. The process was further adapted for CCPD, in which the cage serves as a sputtering target (e.g., Ti, graphite, Mo, Hastelloy) for the deposition of ceramic and metallic films. Combining nitriding pretreatment with CCPD resulted in duplex treatments that establish a hardness gradient and enhance film adhesion. The most recent advance is cathodic cylinder plasma deposition (CCyPD), which employs compacted powder targets (such as MoS2 or metal oxides) for composite film deposition and in situ oxide reduction. The review traces the evolution from process improvement to a versatile platform for surface engineering.

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Published

2025-12-16

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Vol. 44 (2025): Special Edition - 45 Years of Revista Brasileira de Aplicações de Vácuo

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