Coatings
All of our tools are available in a variety of application specific coatings. Please see individual tool listings for stocked treatments and coatings. Other treatments and coatings are available upon request. These coatings are designed to enhance performance as well as the tool life. The chart below is a handy reference outlining the coating composition as well as the suggested application. If the material you are preparing to machine is not listed, please give us a call and we can help.
| Photo Illustration | Code No. | Composition | Characteristics | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | C1 | Titanium Nitride (Tin) | A general purpose coating which has excellent wear resistance, reduces friction and prevents galling. | Most Ferrous materials. Although it's unlikely, galling may occur in Titanium and Titanium alloys. (Not recommended for aluminum.) |
 | C4 | Titanium Carbo Nitride (Ticn) | An extremely hard coating on the surface of the tool which has outstanding wear and prevents galling. | Most ferrous, Non-ferrous and Non-Metallic materials. Very effective at higher speeds. Although it's unlikely galling may occur in Titanium and Titanium Alloys. |
 | C5 | Zirconium Nitride (Zrn) | A thin, hard coating that improves lubricity and increases oxidation resistance. Specifically designed for machining abrasive and gummy materials. | Suitable for machining Aluminum Alloys, high silica Aluminum, Cast Iron, High Temperature Alloys, Stainless Steel and Glass filled plastics. Not recommended for machining Carbon Steels. |
 | C11 | Aluminum Titanium Nitride (Altin) | An extremely hard coating very similar to TIAIN with outstanding wear resistance ALTIN has a higher aluminum content which makes it harder and smoother than TIAIN. | Very effective in the same materials as TIAIN. Excellent for small depths of cut and excels in high speed and dry machining application. |
 | C21 | Amorphous Diamond Coating | Synthetic diamond. Low coefficient of friction. Approximately three times harder than TICN. | High abrasive applications graphite, fiberglass, ceramics. |