Tool Coating Recommendations

Tool coatings are recommended for improving performance in many ferrous material applications. Condition and/or hardness of the material should be considered when selecting a tool coating. Please refer to the chart as a general guideline for tool coating selection. The following recommendations are based on results from in-house tests and field applications. Individual results may vary based on actual applications.

Material

 

Coating

Cast Iron: 

Ductile

TiAIN

 

Gray

TiAIN

Inconel: 

625

TiCN

 

718

TiAIN

Steel:     

1018/1020

TiCN

 

4130 - < 40 Rc

TiCN

 

4130 - > 40 Rc

TiAIN

 

4140 - < 40 Rc

TiCN

 

4140 - > 40 Rc

TiAIN

 

4340 - < 40 Rc

TiCN

 

4340 - > 40 Rc

TiAIN

Stainless Steel:

303 

TiCN

 

304

TiCN

 

316

TiCN

 

15-5/17-4 PH - < 40 Rc

TiCN

 

15-5/17-4 PH - > 40 Rc

TiAIN

 

440C - > 40 Rc

TiAIN

Tool Steel:

A2 - < 40 Rc

TiCN

 

A2 - > 40 Rc

TiAIN

 

D2 - < 40 Rc

TiCN

 

D2 - > 40 Rc

TiAIN

 

H13 - < 40 Rc

TiCN

 

H13 - > 40 Rc

TiAIN

 

P20 - < 40 Rc

TiCN

 

P20 - > 40 Rc

TiAIN

Titanium:

Commercially Pure

TiAIN

 

6AL-4V

TiAIN

 

6AL-6V

TiAIN

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