Lakes Precision, Inc. Coating Services



Utilizing the most advanced technology, Lakes Precision, Inc. provides Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating process. This process produces a metal vapor deposited electronically on conductive material to provide coatings that enhance surface hardness, wear resistance, friction reduction, and finish.

Lakes Precision, Inc. provides a number of different coatings to meet the needs of industrial, medical, or decorative applications. Whether it is the simplest or the most complex form, these coatings have excellent adhesion and uniformity.

PVD coating thickness varies according to the application. Each application is unique depending on its functional or decorative purpose and the type of coating applied to the substrate. We have the ability to customize your coating requirements to fulfill specific application needs.

Please take a moment to review the various coatings, each with unique characteristics, available from Lakes Precision. Contact Us with any questions you may have regarding uses, lead times, or quotations.


TiN

Titanium Nitride
All-Purpose Coating
  • Cutting
  • Forming
  • Injection
  • Tribological Applications
Color: Rich Gold

TiCN

Titanium Carbo-Nitride
Conventional Carbon Nitride Coating
  • Interrupted and High-Speed Cutting
  • Milling and Tapping
  • Stamping, Punching, and Forming
  • Machining of Alloy Steel
  • High Hardness
Color: Semi-Gloss Chrome

TiAlN

Titanium Aluminum Nitride
Universal High-Performance Coating
  • Cutting
  • Milling
  • Turning
  • Suitable for Dry Machining
Color: Dark Semi-Gloss Chrome, Red Tint

TiAlCN

Titanium Aluminum Carbo-Nitride
Universal Coating, Special Gradient
  • Milling, Hobbing, and Tapping
  • Stamping and Punching
  • High Hardness and Toughness
  • Extreme Heat Resistance
  • Low Coefficient of Friction
Color: Dark Semi-Gloss Chrome

ALTiN

Aluminum Titanium Nitride
Special High-Performance Coating
  • Over 50% Aluminum Content
  • High Heat Resistance
  • Dry High-Speed Machining
  • Very Effective on Hard Machining
Color: Dark Semi-Gloss Chrome

ZRN

Zirconium Nitride
Special Purpose Coating
  • Suitable for applications where TiN has not performed well
  • Very effective in medical applications
  • Machining of aluminum alloys, brasses, copper alloys, and titanium
  • Medical and orthodontic applications
  • Decorative applications
Color: Pale Gold