Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Coating

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.

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Properties & Applications of Wear Resistant Coatings

	Titanium Nitride	Titanium Carbo-Nitride	Chromium Nitride Carbide Carbo-Nitride	Aluminum Titanium Nitride
Coating Material	TiN	TiCN(ML)	CrN,CrC,CrCN	TiAIN
Microhardness HV0.05	2300±200	3500±500	1800±2200	3300±300
Friction Coefficient Against Dry Steel	0,6	0,15	0,2-0,3	0,7
Coating Thickness in Microns (µm)	1-4	1-4	2-<6	1-3
Thermal Threshold	600° C 1100° F	400° C 750° F	700° C 1300° F	800° C 1470° F
Color of the Coating
Key Characteristics	Good general purpose	High hardness, good wear resistance, enhanced toughness	Good adhesion, good corrosion and oxidation resistance	Excellent oxidation resistance
Primary Applications	Machining of based material Metal forming Plastic molding	Mechanically stressed cutting edges Machining difficult to machine steel alloys High speed cutting where moderate temperatures are generated at the cutting edge	Machining copper Metal forming Plastic molding Aluminum and magnesium die casting	Machining of hardened steel workpieces For use on carbide and mills High speed operations, semi-dry or dry machining

 

	Titanium Aluminum Nitride	Titanium Aluminum Carbo-Nitride	Aluminum Titanium Carbo-Nitride	Aluminum Titanium Silicon Nitride
Coating Material	TiAIN(ML)	TiAICN(ML)	AlTiN	AlTiSiN
Microhardness HV0.05	3500±500	3500±500	3000±300	4250±250
Friction Coefficient Against Dry Steel	0,7	0,2	0,2	n/a
Coating Thickness in Microns (µm)	2-4	2-4	2-4	2-4
Thermal Threshold	800° C 1470° F	800° C 1470° F	800° C 1470° F	1000° C
Color of the Coating
Key Characteristics	Excellent oxidation resistance	Excellent oxidation and abrasion resistance	High hardness, elasticity, low friction, high oxidation resistance	Excellent chemical and thermal stability
Primary Applications	Multilayer coating for a wide range of carbide, cermet and high speed steel tooling Excellent for machining cast iron, stainless steel and nickel based high temperature alloys	Multilayer coating for a wide range of carbide, cermet and high speed steel tooling Excellent for drilling operations in steel Excellent for machining all types of steel under dry as well as wet machining conditions	Excellent for stainless steel and nickle-based high temperature alloys Hard and copy milling Interrupted cutting operations, lubricated, semi-dry or dry machining	Excellent for machining cast iron and hardened steels Diecasting High speed applications dry or semi dry

 

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