Coating Applications

PVD Coatings

Titankote™ C (TiN)
This is a good general purpose coating: the standard by which all other coatings are judged. TiN can be used in just about any application, such as cutting, forming, plastic injection molding components, fine blanking, etc.
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Titankote™C3 (Multi-layer CrN/CrC)
This coating has good hardness, corrosion resistance, and a high resistance to cracking and chipping. This is an excellent coating for machining aluminum and titanium alloys, forming, and die-casting molds.
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Titankote™C3+S (Multi-layer CrN/CrC/(Mo,W)S2)
This coating has good hardness, corrosion resistance, and a high resistance to cracking and chipping. The (Mo, W)S2 dry-film lubricant layer and this coating’s natural ductility make it a good choice for metal-forming applications, especially when forming non-ferrous materials. PVD processes such as this one should only be used in metal-forming applications when substrates and/or tool tolerances do not allow for either CVD or TD coatings..
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Titankote™ C5 (Multi-layer TiN/TiCN)
TiCN offers improved hardness and wear resistance beyond TiN. This coating is recommended for tough machining applications such as high carbon steels, high silicon aluminums, and tool steels. TiCN is also good for stamping and forming tools.
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Titankote™ C5B (Multi-layer TiN/TiCN)
TiCN offers improved hardness and wear resistance beyond TiN. This coating is recommended for tough machining applications such as high carbon steels, high silicon aluminums, and tool steels. TiCN is also good for stamping and forming tools. This version of TiCN offers only aesthetic differences to our standard Titankote™ C5 coating.
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Titankote™ C6 (AlTiN)
AlTiN is a versatile coating that continues to find new uses. It is excellent for machining cast iron, high-nickel alloys, titanium alloys, hardened steels, stainless steels, and much more. AlTiN has also proven to be a good coating for metal-forming. AlTiN is good for higher temperature applications.
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Titankote™ C6+S (AlTiN/(Mo,W)S2)
A great combination coating: the high micro-hardness of the AlTiN layer, combined with the (Mo, W)S2 dry-film lubricant layer of this coating make it a good choice for many metal-forming applications, especially when under high contact loads. PVD processes such as this one should only be used in metal-forming applications when substrates and/or tool tolerances do not allow for either CVD or TD coatings.
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Titankote™ C6B (TiAlN)
Many applications for TiAlN coating are similar to AlTiN coating. Howevevr, TiAlN is slightly less brittle and more ductile than AlTiN: this makes it better for roughing and interrupted cut applications. TiAlN is a better choice when coating lower grade or questionable substrates, as it tends to be more forgiving.
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Titankote™ C8 (ZrN)
This is another good general purpose coating. Many of its properties are similar to TiN. ZrN is good for machining titanium, cast iron, and non-ferrous materials such as aluminum, copper, and brass. ZrN is also used in decorative applications.
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Titankote™ C10 (DLC Diamond Like Carbon)
This hydrogen-free amorphous carbon coating is the hardest and most lubricious available. It is great for high-speed machining of graphite, composites, aluminum, and other non-ferrous materials. Typically used for coating carbide tooling, it can be deposited onto HSS, aluminum, and titanium with no problems.
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Titankote™ C11 (DLC Diamond Like Carbon)
This is a hydrogenated DLC coating, so it is slightly different than our Titankote™ C10. Our Titankote™ C11 is smoother and more ductile than our Titankote™ C10 DLC coating. This coating is a better choice for polished parts, mold components, tribological applications, etc.
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CVD Coatings

Titankote™ H (Multi-layer TiN/TiCN/TiC/TiN)
This multi-layer CVD coating has excellent bonding properties that make it a great choice for heavy load applications like metal-forming, stamping, extrusion, and cold-heading. This coating also works well as a coating for carbide milling and turning inserts.
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Titankote™ H+S (TiC/(Mo,W)S2)
This coating has excellent bonding properties that make it a great choice for heavy load applications like metal-forming, stamping, extrusion, and cold-heading. The TiC CVD layer has extremely strong bond strength and provides excellent abrasion resistance. The (Mo, W)S2 dry-film lubricant layer of this coating greatly reduces the friction between tooling and work piece, reduces pick-up of material, and improves the release properties. When the tooling substrate and the tolerances allow, this coating works well in forming most materials.
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Titankote™ H5 (Multi-layer TiN/TiCN/TiC/Al2O3)
This multi-layer CVD coating has an upper layer of Al2O3. This aluminum oxide layer provides an excellent thermal and chemical barrier between the tool and the work piece. Typically used on carbide inserts and aluminum extrusion tooling. Also, the dielectric properties of the Al2O3 make it a common choice for coating resistance welding components.
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Titankote™ H6 (Multi-layer TiN/TiCN/TiC/Al2O3/TiN)
This multi-layer CVD coating is typically used on carbide milling and turning inserts used in roughing applications.
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Titankote™ HV-820 (Multi-layer TiN/TiCN/Al2O3/TiN)
This multi-layer CVD coating is typically used on carbide milling and turning inserts. This CVD coating employs a vacuum process to produce a better coating with great adhesion and wear characteristics.
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Titankote™ HV-840 (Multi-layer TiN/TiCN/TiC/Al2O3)
This multi-layer CVD coating is typically used on carbide milling and turning inserts. This CVD coating employs a vacuum process to produce a better coating with great adhesion and wear characteristics.
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TD and TRD Coatings

TDkote™ Tri Cplus™ (VC & other Complex Carbides)
TD is a great choice for heavy load applications like metal-forming, extrusion, and cold-heading. While its characteristics are similar to CVD, it works better when forming stainless steels and in hot forging applications.
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TDkote™+S (VC-NbC/(Mo, W)S2)
This coating provides increased performance for heavy load applications like metal-forming, extrusion, and cold-heading. The (Mo, W)S2 dry-film lubricant layer of this coating greatly reduces the friction between tooling and work piece, reduces pick-up of material, and improves the release properties. When the tooling substrate and the tolerances allow, this coating works well in forming most materials, especially stainless steels.
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Boronizing process

Titankote™ B (Complex Borides (FeB2))
Boronizing is best suited for hot forging applications, but has also been used successfully for general wear resistance of carbon steel components. Additionally, boronizing has been proven effective in reducing wear in a number of high temperature applications, including burner tubes and related components.
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