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 milling process for tungsten carbide?
The tungsten carbide powder is obtained by carburizing the tungsten (W) powder. The properties of the tungsten carbide powder, especially its particle size, depend primarily on the particle size of the raw tungsten powder and the temperature [...]
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 [...]
Solid Tungsten Carbide & Tungsten Carbide tipped tools are in daily use throughout the world today, from industrial plants to individuals on building sites.
First & foremost its meaning is derived from the Swedish words tung sten, which mean “heavy stone.”
In German, it’s referred to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What is the classification method for tungsten carbide grades?
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 [...]
Tool Coatings from TiN to AlCrN and in betweenWhy Coatings Were Developed
Innovation has been the drive behind the creation of many of our modern tools today and as those tools become more and more efficient, we tend to look at smaller pieces we can [...]
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 [...]
