TiCN Coating
TiCN coating is advanced material one step above Titanium Nitride (TiN), incorporating carbon (C2H2 Acetylene) to significantly increase the coating's hardness, to lower its coefficient of friction, and enhance its wear resistance. TiCN coatings are widely used across industries like automotive, aerospace, and molds and dies, and other processes involving high mechanical stresses and abrasive materials.
| Property | Values |
|---|---|
| Nano hardness | 36-38 GPa |
| Coating thickness | 2-3 µm |
| Coefficient of friction | 0.25 |
| Max. service temperature | 400 °C |
| Color | Bronze, Blue Gray to Metallic |
TiCN® combines the elements titanium, carbon, and nitrogen, forming a solid solution of TiN and TiC. It is often applied as a multilayer or gradient structure, featuring a hard carbonitride composition that provides superior abrasion resistance and low friction.
Impressed by the performance of the layer in cutting and machining abrasive materials, the layer was also used by customers in other ways. Good results were found in punching and forming operations, even with high-wear alloys like aluminum or steel, as well as in plastic molding for improved release and corrosion resistance.
Applications for TiCN Coating
TiCN (Titanium Carbonitride) is a versatile PVD coating known for its hardness, wear resistance, and low friction properties. It's commonly used in manufacturing and tooling to extend tool life and improve performance in abrasive or high-wear environments. Below is a summary of its key applications, based on industry standards:
- Cutting and Machining Tools: Excellent for end mills, drills, and reamers when working with materials like aluminum alloys, steel (up to 1,300 N/mm²), stainless steel, cast iron, copper, brass, and abrasive substances. It enhances edge retention on sharp tools.
- Punching, Forming, and Drawing: Ideal for dies and punches in operations involving steel, aluminum, bronze, brass, and plastics, including tight-radius forming where abrasion resistance is critical.
- Plastic Molding and Injection: Provides corrosion resistance and low friction for molds handling plastics, reducing wear and improving release properties.
- General Wear-Resistant Applications:
Used in components requiring enhanced abrasive wear and corrosion resistance, such as in high-silicon aluminum alloys or decorative finishes.
TiCN performs best at lower temperatures compared to some other coatings like AlTiN, so it's not ideal for very high-heat scenarios. For ojperformancecoating.com, you might want to highlight these in product descriptions to match user needs!