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Publication date: 2 January 2025

Dejun Cheng, Jie Huang, Xiaoyu Wang and Shuming Zhao

There is a clear correspondence between different types of high performance work systems (HPWS), economic rents and market entry strategies. This correspondence is manifested…

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Purpose

There is a clear correspondence between different types of high performance work systems (HPWS), economic rents and market entry strategies. This correspondence is manifested through the strategic vertical fit and internal synergetic horizontal fit within HPWS, leading to a “core-periphery” structure in human resource management practice configurations. This study aims to depict the “core-periphery” structure within specific HPWSs by identifying human resource (HR) practice configurations and by analyzing the matching mechanisms and structural characteristics among different HR practices based on the interaction between vertical and horizontal fits.

Design/methodology/approach

This study uses a sample of 277 enterprises in East China and employs the ability-motivation-opportunity (AMO) framework and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) to identify and depict the “core-periphery” structure within HPWS. By integrating fsQCA with t-test, the study explores the interaction between vertical and horizontal fits within HPWS based on economic rent formation mechanisms.

Findings

Seven specific HR practice configurations, shown to effectively enhance organizational performance, have been identified and systematically classified into three typologies of HPWS, based on their distinct underlying mechanisms of horizontal and vertical fit.

Research limitations/implications

The data used in this study were sourced from manufacturing enterprises. Future research can enhance generalizability by expanding the dataset and examining whether efficient HPWS exist across different industries.

Practical implications

The findings of this study emphasize the crucial roles of interaction and complementarity among HR practices within HPWS. By extracting and synthesizing HR practice configurations from empirical data, this study provides practical insights for constructing effective HPWS in real-world settings.

Originality/value

First, this study incorporates both vertical and horizontal fits of HPWS into a unified analytical framework, emphasizing their interactive mechanisms and providing a more nuanced understanding of how these fits operate together. This contributes to the existing literature by validating and expanding the understanding of how specific HR practice configurations align with corporate strategies. Second, by adopting a configurational perspective, this study is able to conduct an in-depth exploration of the “core-periphery” structure within HPWS, thereby challenging the widely held assumption within the AMO framework that all HR practices carry equal significance within a specific HPWS. Third, the empirical analyses identify three specific types of HPWS that can be applicable to different new product strategies from a dynamic perspective, providing practical references for companies to select appropriate HPWS types based on their characteristics.

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Chinese Management Studies, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1750-614X

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Publication date: 6 June 2018

Chen Haixiang and Kong Dejun

In this study, an amorphous Al-Ti-Ni coating was fabricated on S355 steel using an arc spraying, and its corrosion behavior immersed in 3.5 per cent NaCl solution for 720 h was…

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Purpose

In this study, an amorphous Al-Ti-Ni coating was fabricated on S355 steel using an arc spraying, and its corrosion behavior immersed in 3.5 per cent NaCl solution for 720 h was discussed, which provided an experimental basis for the application of arc sprayed Al-Ti-Ni coating on S355 steel on marine platform.

Design/methodology/approach

An amorphous Al-Ti-Ni coating was sprayed on S355 structural steel using an arc spraying. The surface-interface morphologies, chemical element compositions and phases of the obtained Al-Ti-Ni coating were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive spectrometer and X-ray diffractometer, respectively. The distributions of chemical elements on the coating surface and interface were analyzed using an energy spectrum scanning; the bonding mechanism between the coating and the substrate was also discussed.

Findings

Financial support for this research by the Key Research and Development Project of Jiangsu Province (BE2016052).

Originality/value

In this study, an amorphous Al-Ti-Ni coating was fabricated on S355 steel using an arc spraying, its corrosion behavior immersed in 3.5 per cent 25 NaCl solution for 720 h was discussed.

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Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, vol. 65 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0003-5599

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Publication date: 16 August 2019

Zhou Weitong and Kong Dejun

This paper aims to enhance the corrosive wear and electrochemical corrosion of Ti–6Al–4V alloy.

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Purpose

This paper aims to enhance the corrosive wear and electrochemical corrosion of Ti–6Al–4V alloy.

Design/methodology/approach

A CoCrAlYTaSi alloy coating was fabricated on Ti–6Al–4V alloy using a laser thermal spraying (LTS). The surface and cross-section morphologies, chemical elements, phases and bonding strength of the obtained coating were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive spectroscope, X-ray diffraction and scratch test, respectively, The corrosive wear and electrochemical corrosion of CoCrAlYTaSi coating in 3.5 Wt.% NaCl solution were investigated using a wear tester and electrochemical workstation, respectively.

Findings

The average coefficient of frictions (COFs) of CoCrAlYTaSi coating under the wear loads of 2, 4 and 6 N are 1.31, 1.02 and 0.88, respectively; and the corresponding wear rates are 0.66 × 10−4, 1.10 × 10−4 and 1.30 × 10−4 mm3·N–1·m–1, respectively. The wear mechanism under the wear load of 2 N is abrasive wear, while those under the wear loads of 4 and 6 N are adhesive wear and abrasive wear. The charge transfer resistance of CoCrAlYTaSi coating is 5.368 × 105 Ω·cm2, higher than 2.193 × 105 of the substrate.

Originality/value

In this study, a CoCrAlYTaSi coating was firstly fabricated on Ti–6Al–4V alloy using a LTS. Its corrosive wear and electrochemical corrosion in 3.5 Wt.% NaCl solution were investigated, which played a protective role of corrosive wear on Ti–6Al–4V alloy.

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Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, vol. 66 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0003-5599

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Publication date: 9 December 2024

Zhao Peng and Kong Dejun

The aim was to investigate the effect of normal load on the tribological performance of laser cladded FeCoCrMoSi amorphous coating, which might choose the appropriate normal load…

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Purpose

The aim was to investigate the effect of normal load on the tribological performance of laser cladded FeCoCrMoSi amorphous coating, which might choose the appropriate normal load for the friction reduction and wear resistance.

Design/methodology/approach

A FeCoCrMoSi amorphous coating was prepared on 45 steel using laser cladding, and the tribological performance of obtained coating under the different normal loads was investigated using a ball-on-disk tribometer.

Findings

The FeCoCrMoSi amorphous coating is composed of M23C6, Co6Mo6C2 and amorphous phases, where the M23C6 hard phase enhances the coating hardness to increase the wear resistance and the Co6Mo6C2 with the vein shape forms the strong mechanical interlock to play the role of friction reduction. The average coefficients of friction of containing amorphous FeCoCrMoSi coating under the normal loads of 3, 4 and 5 N are 0.68, 0.65 and 0.53, respectively, and the corresponding wear rates are 17.7, 23.9 and 21.9 µm3•N−1•mm−1, respectively, showing that the appropriate normal load is beneficial for improving its friction reduction and wear resistance. The wear mechanism is composed of adhesive wear, abrasive wear and oxidative wear, which is attributed to the high hardness of amorphous coating by the amorphous phase.

Originality/value

The FeCoCrMoSi amorphous coating was first applied for the improvement of 45 steel, and the effect of normal load on its tribological performance was investigated.

Peer review

The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/ILT-08-2024-0304/

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Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, vol. 77 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0036-8792

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Publication date: 8 March 2021

Peng Li, Xiya Huang and Dejun Kong

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of load and speed on the corrosive wear performance of Al coating in 3.5% NaCl solution, which provided an experimental…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of load and speed on the corrosive wear performance of Al coating in 3.5% NaCl solution, which provided an experimental reference for the anti-corrosion engineering on offshore platforms.

Design/methodology/approach

A layer of Al coating was prepared on S355 steel using an arc spraying. The corrosive wear test was carried out with CFT–1 type surface property tester. The effects of load and speed on the corrosive wear performance of Al coating were investigated and the wear mechanism was also discussed. The electrochemical tests were conducted using a CHI660E type electrochemical workstation, the anti-corrosion mechanism was analyzed.

Findings

The average coefficient of frictions (COFs) of Al coating under loads of 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5 N are 0.745, 0.847 and 0.423, the wear mechanism is abrasive wear. The average COFs of Al coating at the speeds of 200, 400 and 600 rpm are 0.745, 0.878 and 0.617, respectively, the wear mechanism at the speeds of 200 and 400 rpm are abrasive wear, while that at the speed of 600 rpm is abrasive wear and fatigue wear. The anti-corrosion mechanism is the isolation of Cl corrosion and cathodic protection of sacrificial anode.

Originality/value

This paper mainly studied corrosive wear and electrochemical corrosion performances of Al coating. This study hereby confirms that this manuscript is the original work and has not been published nor has it been submitted simultaneously elsewhere. This paper further confirms that all authors have checked the manuscript and have agreed to the submission.

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Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, vol. 68 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0003-5599

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Publication date: 25 February 2025

Yuan Ge, Hui Xi and Dejun Kong

The aim was to investigate the effect of Cr3C2 mass fraction the high-temperature tribological performance of laser cladded WC-10Co4Cr coating, in which the Cr3C2 played the role…

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Purpose

The aim was to investigate the effect of Cr3C2 mass fraction the high-temperature tribological performance of laser cladded WC-10Co4Cr coating, in which the Cr3C2 played the role in enhancing wear resistance.

Design/methodology/approach

The WC-10Co4Cr-xCr3C2 (x = 5%, 10% and 15%) were prepared on H13 steel using laser cladding, and their coefficients of friction and wear rates at 500°C were investigated using a ball-on-disc wear tester.

Findings

The WC-10Co4Cr-xCr3C2 powders are composed of WC, Co3W3C, CoCr and Cr3C2 phases, and the defects such as pores and cracks are reduced by the addition of Cr3C2. The coefficient of friction and wear rats of WC-10Co4Cr-xCr3C2 coatings are decreased with the Cr3C2 mass fraction, showing that the addition of Cr3C2 significantly enhances the tribological properties of WC-10Co4Cr coating. The wear mechanism is adhesive wear and oxidation wear, and the Cr3C2 plays the roles of friction reduction and wear resistance, which provides valuable insights into optimizing the performance of WC-10Co4Cr coating.

Originality/value

The Cr3C2 was first added into the laser cladded WC-10Co4Cr coating, which improved its high-temperature tribological performance.

Peer review

The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/ILT-12-2024-0471/

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Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0036-8792

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Publication date: 31 May 2022

Hu Yan and Kong Dejun

This paper aims to investigate the effects of Cr and Ta additions on the friction performance and corrosion-wear mechanism of Fe90-Al2O3 coating in 3.5% NaCl solution.

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Purpose

This paper aims to investigate the effects of Cr and Ta additions on the friction performance and corrosion-wear mechanism of Fe90-Al2O3 coating in 3.5% NaCl solution.

Design/methodology/approach

Cr and Ta reinforced Fe90-Al2O3 coatings were prepared on Q235 steel by laser cladding. The effects of Cr and Ta addition on the coefficient of friction (COF) and wear rate of Fe90-Al2O3 coating were investigated using a friction tester, and the wear model was established to discuss its corrosion-wear mechanism.

Findings

The average COFs of Fe90-Al2O3, Fe90-Al2O3-10%Cr and Fe90-Al2O3-10%Ta coatings in 3.5% NaCl solution are 0.57, 0.42 and 0.75, respectively, and the corresponding wear rates are 9.42 × 10−7, 5.31 × 10−7 and 7.02 × 10−7 mm3 s−1 N−1, respectively. The corrosion-wear resistance of Fe90-Al2O3-10%Cr coating is the best among the three kinds of coatings, in which the additions of Cr and Ta play a role in solid solution strengthening.

Originality/value

The Fe90-Al2O3 coating was strengthened by the additions of Cr and Ta to improve its corrosion-wear resistance in 3.5% NaCl solution.

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Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, vol. 69 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0003-5599

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Publication date: 10 February 2022

Li Wei and Kong Dejun

This paper aims to analyze the effect of Y2O3 mass fraction on the tribological performance of CrNi coating, which solved the problem of wear resistance on AISI H13 steel.

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Purpose

This paper aims to analyze the effect of Y2O3 mass fraction on the tribological performance of CrNi coating, which solved the problem of wear resistance on AISI H13 steel.

Design/methodology/approach

Y2O3 reinforced CrNi coatings were fabricated on AISI H13 steel. The microstructure and phases of obtained coatings were analyzed using a super-depth of field microscope and X-ray diffraction, respectively, and the effects of Y2O3 mass fraction on the microstructure and wear resistance were methodically investigated using a wear tester.

Findings

The average coefficients of friction and wear rates of Y2O3 reinforced CrNi coatings decrease with the increase of Y2O3 mass fraction, in which the Y2O3 plays a role of friction reduction and wear resistance. The wear mechanism of Y2O3 reinforced CrNi coating is primary abrasive wear, accompanied by adhesive wear, which is contributed to the grain refinement and dense structure by the Y2O3 addition.

Originality/value

The Y2O3 was added to the CrNi coating by laser cladding, and the effect mechanism of Y2O3 mass fraction on the tribological performance of CrNi coating was established by the wear model.

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Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, vol. 74 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0036-8792

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Publication date: 10 April 2023

Sun Chengwen, Li Wei and Kong Dejun

This paper aims to investigate the effect of Ti3SiC2 on the high-temperature tribological behaviors of NiCr coating, which was beneficial to improve the friction-wear performance…

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Purpose

This paper aims to investigate the effect of Ti3SiC2 on the high-temperature tribological behaviors of NiCr coating, which was beneficial to improve the friction-wear performance of hot work mold.

Design/methodology/approach

NiCr-Ti3SiC2 coatings were prepared on H13 steel substrate by laser cladding. The microstructure, phases and hardness of obtained coatings were analyzed using a super-depth of field microscope, X-ray diffraction and microhardness tester, respectively, and the tribological performance of obtained coatings at 500°C was investigated using a high-temperature tester.

Findings

The results show the NiCr-Ti3SiC2 coatings are comprised of γ-Ni solid, solution, TixNiy, TiC and Ti3SiC2 phases, and the coating hardness is increased with the increase of Ti3SiC2 mass fraction, which is contributed to the fine-grain and dispersion strengthening effect by the addition of Ti3SiC2. The NiCr-Ti3SiC2 coatings present excellent friction reduction and wear resistance by the synergetic action of Ti3SiC2 lubricant and hard phase, and the wear mechanism is predominated by abrasive wear and oxidation wear.

Originality/value

Ti3SiC2 phase was used to reinforce the tribological performance of H13 steel at high temperature, and the roles of friction reduction and wear resistance were discussed.

Peer review

The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/ILT-01-2023-0004/

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Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, vol. 75 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0036-8792

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Publication date: 1 January 2025

Long Zhang, Kaiwei Zhang and Dejun Kong

The purpose of this study to investigate the high temperature tribological performances of CrN and CrAlN coatings on AISI H13 steel, which was beneficial to improve the wear…

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Purpose

The purpose of this study to investigate the high temperature tribological performances of CrN and CrAlN coatings on AISI H13 steel, which was beneficial to improve the wear resistance of hot work molds.

Design/methodology/approach

Arc ion plating was used to deposit the CrN and CrAlN coatings on AISI H13 steel, and the tribological performances of CrN and CrAlN coatings were evaluated using a ball-on-plate wear tester.

Findings

The average coefficients of friction and wear rate of CrAlN coating in the normal wear period are 0.33 and 5.34 × 10–9 mm3·N–1·mm–1, respectively, which are lower than those of CrN coating, exhibiting that the outstanding friction reduction. The formations of Cr and Al oxides during the wear process are the main factor in enhancing the tribological performance of CrAlN coating.

Originality/value

CrN and CrAlN coatings were applied for hot work molds, and their tribological performances were comparatively investigated.

Peer review

The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/ILT-09-2024-0359/

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Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, vol. 77 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0036-8792

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