High Hardness

1. Titanium Nitride (TiN): TiN, a gold-coloured coating, is often used on cutting tools. TiN coatings provide high hardness and good thermal durability.

2. Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN): It is perfect for high-temperature applications because it retains its hardness at high temperature. It is usually dark gray or black in color.

3. Diamond Like Carbon (DLC): DLC coatings have amorphous carbon structures and offer diamond-like hardness properties. Ideal for automotive components, surgical instruments and some mechanical parts.

4. Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN): This red-violet coating offers excellent hardness at high temperature. Especially suitable for high speed cutting applications.

5. Titanium Carbonitride (TiCN): This gray-blue coating is harder than TiN. It offers high hardness and excellent wear resistance.

6. Chromium Nitride (CrN):It is a preferred coating on stainless steel. CrN provides hardness and wear resistance.

7. Zirconium Nitride (ZrN): This gold-coloured coating offers high hardness and thermal endurance properties.

 

These coatings are used in many areas thanks to these features 

• Sharp tools: PVD coatings on cutting tools such as drill bits, milling cutters, lathe blades increase the cutting performance of the tool. High hardness is critical to better cutting efficiency and long tool life.

• Machine tools:PVD coatings on the components of machine tools increase the wear resistance and durability of the machine, allowing it to work longer and with higher performance.

• Ball Bearings: PVD coatings in bearings can extend the life of the bearing and increase its performance by increasing the surface hardness.

• High Performance Engine Components: In the automotive and aerospace industries, PVD coatings are used to increase the hardness and durability of engine components operating in high temperature and corrosive conditions.

• Decorative Products: PVD coatings in watches, jewelry and other decorative products can not only provide an aesthetic appearance, but also increase the hardness and wear resistance of the surface.

• Medical Devices and Implants: PVD coatings in surgical instruments and orthopedic implants increase the surface hardness of the instrument or implant, making it longer lasting and durable.

• Sports Equipment: PVD coating can optimize the performance and durability of some sports equipment by increasing the surface hardness. For example, golf club heads or racing bike components can be treated with such coatings.

These applications demonstrate how critical the need for high hardness is in various industries. By increasing the hardness of materials, PVD coating technology can optimize the overall performance, durability and life of products.