AlCrVN coatings deposited by cathodic arc: Friction and wear properties evaluated using reciprocating sliding test

• Tribological evaluation of V-rich AlCrVN coatings • The V-rich AlCrVN coating presented the cubic-fcc phase. • Oxidation resistance at moderate temperatures (<500 °C) was preserved. • No migration of V towards the surface was observed at 460 °C. • The room temperature tribological response of the V-rich AlCrVN was not improved.