A new technique was introduced that TiN permeation layer composed of diffusion and deposition layer was synthesized on the surface of Q235 steel using plasma point discharge and hollow cathode effect, and then TiB_2 film was deposited (PVD) on newly-formed surface to create TiN/TiB_2 multi-permeation layer. The thickness of this multi-permeation layer is above 10μm and the composition and hardness have graded distribution. It has metallurgical bonding with substrate and the bonding strength is high without any spallation phenomenon. In addition comparative research, between TiN/TiB_2 multi-permeation layer and TiB_2 film which is directly deposited (PVD) on Q235 steel substrate, on surface appearance, microhardness and friction-abrasion property was carried out. The results show that both of surface consist of uniform, compact and fine cellular structure. Surface microhardness of TiN/TiB_2 multi-permeation layer is higher, reaching HV2600; but its average friction coefficient is lower, abrasion crack is shallower and wear resistance is better. A new technique was introduced that TiN permeation layer composed of diffusion and deposition layer was synthesized on the surface of Q235 steel using plasma point discharge and hollow cathode effect, and then TiB 2 film was deposited (PVD) on newly-formed surface to create TiN / The thickness of this multi-permeation layer is above 10μm and the composition and hardness have graded distribution. It has metallurgical bonding with substrate and the bonding strength is high without any spallation phenomenon. In addition comparative research, between TiN / TiB_2 multi-permeation layer and TiB_2 film which is directly deposited (PVD) on Q235 steel substrate, on surface appearance, microhardness and friction-abrasion property was carried out. The results show that both of surface consist of uniform, compact and fine cellular structure. Surface microhardness of TiN / TiB_2 multi-permeation layer is higher, reaching HV2600; but its average friction coefficient is lower, abrasion crack is shallower and wear resistance is better.