In addition, it can also improve the surface quality of the appliance. The thickness of the film is generally in the range of 2-10um, and the materials and decorative coatings used are similar. Commonly used materials are titanium (Ti), aluminum (Al), chromium (Cr), and titanium aluminide (TiAl) ... etc. You can choose coating materials according to different needs.
Material items |
Color of coating |
Characterastic |
Applications |
TiN |
golden |
good versatility | milling inserts, drills, cutters tools |
TiCN |
gray blue |
wear resistance |
milling inserts, drills, cutters tools |
TiAlN |
Purple gray
|
high hardness and oxidation resistance | hard alloy tools, various cutting tools |
AlCrN |
dark gray |
high temperature resistance and oxidation resistance | Tungsten steel milling cutters, hobbing cutters and CBN inserts |
AlTiN |
gray | oxidation resistance | Titanium alloy, indium chromium and general steel processing |