Coated cutting tools and their applicationsBefore beginning a carbide cutting operation many considerations are made, like using a coated cutting tool or noncoated cutting tool and coolant. It’s well known that carbide does well with heat yet not always remembered that intense fluctuations in [...]
The Coating Process: CVD v PVD
So, you’ve decided that your shop could benefit from coated cutting tools, great! You’ve embarked along a valuable method of tool maintenance, one that will increase your productivity and reduce downtime.
Of the many points of conversation, you will need [...]
Advantages of Using Carbide Cutting Tools
Cost-Effective
Initially, the cost of switching over to these tools can seem expensive and unnecessary. However, over time you will wind up saving a lot of money, which is why they are such an excellent investment.
But why are carbide cutting [...]
A Comprehensive Guide To Pros and Cons of Carbide Tools and HSSAs a shop engineer, you may already know that the difference between carbide tools and high-speed steel can make a significant difference in the quality of production and the speed at which you [...]
The Benefits of Alumnium Chromium Nitride (AlCRN) for Coating Your ToolsIf you own a machine shop or work with similar tools, chances are you probably already have your devices coated with some protective layer. However, as technology progresses, it’s only natural for new discoveries [...]
What is the manufacturing method of tungsten carbide workpieces?
Carbide workpieces can be formed by a variety of processes. Depending on the size of the workpiece, the level of shape complexity, and the production lot size, most cutting inserts are molded using a top and [...]
The combination of different types of tungsten carbide powder, mixture composition and metal binder content, type and amount of grain growth inhibitors, etc., constitutes a variety of carbide grades. These parameters will determine the microstructure and properties of the tungsten carbide. Certain specific [...]
How to prepare the workpiece coating of tungsten carbide?
In many cases, the finished part needs to be coated. The coating provides lubricity and increased hardness, and provides a diffusion barrier to the substrate that prevents oxidation when exposed to high temperatures. The tungsten carbide [...]
Benefits of TiN (Titanium Nitride) Coating for Machining ToolsDecades ago, tool manufacturers discovered that coating machining tools with Titanium Nitride (TiN) would provide for longer lasting devices. It was found then that TiN coating is inert and will reduce friction as well as adding [...]
The Benefits of Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAIN) For Your ToolsWhen trying to get the most use out of your tools, you may want to add a specialized coating that will both protect and strengthen the material. There are a few options available, but one [...]