Star Grinding & Supply
Coating Services
Tool life can be increased from 50% to 500% longer or more by applying a carefully selected coating on tool work surfaces.
You not only save from reduced tool replacement cost, but also from the significant reduction in production downtime for tool changes and set-ups.
The coatings pictured at right and those listed below are the most requested coatings. Other coatings are available.
| Coating | Titanium Nitride (TiN) | Titanium Carbonitride (TiCN) | Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN) | Titanium DiBoride (TiB2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | Gold | Violet-Brown | Dark Gray-Black | Light Gray |
| Structure | Multi-Layered | Multi-Layered | Graded | Graded |
| Microhardness | 2200HV0.05 | 3000HV0.05 | 3300HV0.05 | 4000 HV |
| Application | General Purpose | Steels over HRc 40 and aluminum alloys | Cast Iron, hardened tool steels up to Hrc 60 and other heat resistant alloys | Our toughest coating ever, recommended for use with silicon aluminum alloys and titanium alloys |