Welcome to our dedicated page on PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) Cutting Tool. Discover how these coatings enhance tool performance, improve efficiency, and extend the life of your cutting tools in various machining applications.
PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) is a cutting-edge coating technology that involves the deposition of thin, hard layers of materials onto cutting tools. These coatings significantly enhance the tools' performance by providing superior wear resistance, reduced friction, and enhanced durability, making them ideal for challenging machining operations.
Below are some of their key PVD coatings:
PVD coatings are crucial in optimizing the performance of cutting tools. Here’s how these coatings benefit various machining applications:
PVD coatings provide a hard, wear-resistant surface that significantly extends the life of cutting tools.
With reduced friction and heat generation, tools can operate at higher speeds, improving productivity.
Coated tools produce smoother surfaces, reducing the need for secondary finishing operations.
PVD coatings are effective across a range of materials, from hardened steels to non-ferrous metals and alloys.
By opting for PVD coatings you are investing in cutting-edge technology that will not only enhance your machining capabilities but also lead to significant cost savings through extended tool life and improved efficiency.
Contact us to learn more about how these PVD coatings can benefit your specific machining needs. Our experts are here to help you select the right coating solution for your tools.
The TiN coating offers a hard, wear-resistant surface ideal for general-purpose machining. Its gold-coloured finish not only improves wear resistance but also enhances the aesthetic appeal of the tool.
Suitable for drilling, milling, and tapping in both steel and stainless steel materials.
AlCrN coatings provide exceptional thermal stability and oxidation resistance. This coating is perfect for high-speed cutting applications and operations involving difficult-to-machine materials.
Ideal for dry machining of hardened steels, high-temperature alloys, and cast iron.
The CrN coating offers excellent corrosion resistance and is commonly used in tools that require reduced friction and adhesive wear.
Particularly useful for plastic moulding, die casting, and machining of aluminium alloys.
With an sp3 content of 60 – 70%, it reaches a hardness of over 5000 HV. The thin, smooth, and extremely hard coating is designed to maintain maximum cutting edge sharpness in machining abrasive materials, such as graphite, composite materials with glass or carbon fibre, glass reinforced PCB materials, and high Si content aluminium alloys. Tetrabond™ Plus excels in cutting soft noble metals like gold, silver and copper as well as lead-containing and lead-free bronzes and brass alloys.
Tetrabond™ Plus is an advanced ta-C coating for machining non-ferrous metals as well as composite and plastic materials.
ALCRONA PRO is a versatile coating with high wear resistance and excellent thermal stability, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including high-speed machining.
Ideal for milling, drilling, and punching in materials like steel, stainless steel, and titanium.
This TiAlN/TiN multilayer coating provides excellent toughness and thermal stability, ideal for applications where both wear resistance and heat management are critical.
Perfect for demanding operations such as deep-hole drilling and high-performance milling.
TISAFLEX combines extreme hardness with high oxidation resistance, making it the go-to solution for machining superalloys and hardened steels.
Best suited for aerospace components, power generation, and other high-temperature applications.
LATUMA is a high-performance PVD coating based on Titanium Aluminium Nitride (TiAlN) technology. This coating is designed to withstand the most demanding machining applications, offering a unique combination of toughness, hardness, and thermal stability.
Exceptional Wear Resistance: The TiAlN-based composition provides outstanding resistance to wear, especially in high-temperature conditions, making it suitable for applications involving intense friction.
High Oxidation Stability: LATUMA offers superior oxidation resistance, allowing tools to maintain their cutting performance even at elevated temperatures.
Reduced Friction: The coating’s smooth surface reduces friction between the cutting tool and workpiece, minimizing the risk of tool wear and improving surface finish.
Enhanced Tool Life: By significantly reducing wear and tear, LATUMA extends the lifespan of cutting tools, leading to lower tool replacement costs and higher productivity.
LATUMA is ideal for a wide range of demanding machining operations, particularly in the following areas:
High-Speed Cutting: Perfect for high-speed machining where tools are subjected to extreme temperatures and forces.
Hard Milling and Drilling: Effective in operations involving hardened steels, where high toughness and thermal stability are required.
Aerospace and Automotive Components: Suitable for machining high-performance alloys and components used in the aerospace and automotive industries.
Dry Machining: The coating’s properties make it well-suited for dry machining processes, reducing the need for cooling lubricants and promoting environmentally friendly manufacturing.
