
applications.
Identifying Layer Hardness Coefficient Thermal
Coating of Friction General Information
Color Structure Thickness (HV) Stability
(Fretting) A general purpose coating with Titanium
Nitride gold Multilayer 1–5 2200 0.40–0.65 600°C / good adhesion and abrasion
microns 1112°F resistant properties. Suitable for
(TiN) a wide variety of materials. Excellent thermal and chemical Aluminum resistance allows for dry cutting
Titanium dark Nano 1–5 1100°C / and improvements in performance
3700 0.30
Nitride grey structure microns 2010°F of carbide. The coating has a high
(AlTiN) hardness giving great protection against abrasive wear and erosion. This ceramic based coating ensures a smooth surface and
| Titanium | light | 1–2 | a low affinity to cold welding | ||
| DiBoride | 4000 | 0.10–0.20 850°C / | or edge build up, which makes |
grey-silver Monolayer microns 1562°F
(TiB2) it optimal for aluminum and copper applications. It has high toughness and high hardness. A very wear resistant coating Titanium 1–5 with high toughness and shock
Carbonitride pink-red Multilayer microns 3000 0.30–0.45 400°C / 752°F resistance. Good in interrupted cuts
(TiCN) found in applications like milling. The structural design of Ti-Namite-X is adapted to meet a diverse range of applications; everything from high- and low-
Proprietary Nano 1–5 1150°C / alloy steels to hardened materials
black 3600 0.45
(TX) Composite microns 2100°F (up to 65 HRC core hardness).
Ti-Namite-X is suitable for operations which require high cutting speeds, high temperatures at the cutting edge, and high metal removal rates. This is the hardest coating available with the best abrasion resistance.
Crystalline 6–20 It is carbon based so it is limited in
Diamond black Monolayer >8000 0.15–0.20 800°C / application capabilities. This coating
microns 1470°F (Diamond) is suitable for machining highly abrasive, non-ferrous materials such as CFRP and graphite. Features include high wear resistance, reduced friction, and excellent prevention of edge build
Proprietary Nano 1–5 1150°C / up. This coating provides superior
(TM) copper Composite microns 3600 0.45 2100°F material removal rates and tool life
when used in high performance operations with difficult to machine materials like titanium. Other coatings available upon request.