Cutting tools
State-of-the-art coatings for high-speed steels (HSS) and cemented carbide cutting tools
Ionbond™ coatings for cutting tools
Cutting tools need to operate with a wide variety of machining requirements and work piece materials. IHI Ionbond offers a broad portfolio of state-of-the-art PVD, PACVD and CVD coatings for high-speed steels (HSS) and cemented carbide cutting tools.
Ionbond™ coatings save overall machining cost, as they allow higher cutting speeds and feeds and reduce the time needed for tool change due to the extended tool life.
Improved productivity and part quality
Ionbond™ coatings are engineered to extend tool life, reduce downtime, lower scrap rates and increase productivity for the end user. They also provide better flow and release properties for the tools, which will lead to higher quality levels for the product finish.
- High wear resistance
- Low coefficient of friction
- Anti-galling properties
- High fatigue resistance
- Corrosion resistance
- Improved parts release
Find the most suitable coating for the material you need to machine
The metal cutting industry produces a range of components, machined from many different materials. Each material has unique characteristics, influenced by alloying elements, heat treatment, hardness and other parameters. ISO standards divide work piece materials in six major groups with unique properties regarding machinability:
Coating services for cutting tools
Ionbond offers a variety of technologies, including several developed in-house, that can be selected and applied based on the nature of the coating and the requirement of the tool.
De- and recoating on HSS tools
On HSS tools the stripping process removes the coating without attacking the tool material or changing the geometry. …
This process is particularly used on tools dedicated to gear-cutting applications such as hobs and shaper cutters where the tolerance of the produced gears is strictly controlled.
De- and recoating on cemented carbide tools
For cemented carbide tools, Ionbond has long experience in fine-tuning decoating processes for both AlTiN and AlCrN-based coatings. The tool surface is hardly impacted and the cutting edge radius is kept intact. …
As with HSS tools, the stripped tool can be then re-ground and recoated in order to restore the original performance and extend the tool lifetime considerably. This decoating, regrinding and recoating process can be done from 3 to 10 or 12 times depending on the type of tools and application.
Pre- and post treatments
Accessing the full benefits of a coating for high-performance applications requires specialized knowledge and methods of surface preparation. …
With the right pre- and post-coating treatments, a low roughness and tailored cutting-edge radii are possible. Ionbond offers a variety of technologies, including several developed in-house, that can be selected and applied based on the nature of the coating and the requirement of the tool like deburring, dry and wet microblasting, brushing or drag finishing.
Premium coatings for HSS and tungsten carbide tools
Ionbond has developed a series of premium coatings employing advanced arc evaporation technology. The process deposits the coatings at far higher energy levels than possible with conventional arc sources. The coatings are suitable for HSS and tungsten carbide tools and show increased performance in dry and wet machining.
AuroraX Plus
AuroraX Plus is the new addition to Ionbond’s Premium Plus coatings with advanced arc technology. AuroraX Plus has been developed primarily for machining difficult-to-machine materials such as titanium alloys, nickel-based alloys, hard materials and stainless steel. When machining these demanding materials, the cutting tool is subjected to extensive wear under severe operating conditions ranging from high temperatures to heavy mechanical loads.
Hardcut™ Plus
Hardcut™ Plus, a TiSiN based multi-layer coating, has been developed for high speed end-milling and gear hobbing of the hardest and toughest materials including exotic nickel and titanium alloys under low lubrication and dry conditions.
Crosscut™ Plus
Most versatile coating for wet and dry machining at medium to high speeds in milling, drilling and gear hobbing operations
Optimizer™ Plus
Optimizer™ Plus is the latest premium coating of the Ionbond plus-family. At the top of our product line, and in addition to Crosscut™ Plus, this new AlCrN based coating is the optimal coating for wet and dry machining at medium to high speeds for milling, hobbing and bevel cutting operations with temperatures reaching up to 1080°C.
CVD coatings for extreme-load machining of steel and cast iron
The thick, low-stress Ionbond™ CVD coatings are applied on cemented carbide inserts for extreme-load machining of steel and cast iron.
Ionbond™ CVD 08
Ionbond™ CVD 10
Ionbond™ CVD 13
Ionbond™ CVD 29
Ionbond™ CVD 29
Ionbond™ CVD 29 HSA Plus is exceptionally well-suited for high-volume machining of cast iron and cast steel at medium to high cutting speeds and high temperatures due to the thermo-dynamically stable structure of its ceramic content.
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Discuss your challenges with Kalpak Shaha
Kalpak Shaha, Global Segment Manager Cutting Tools, will be happy to help you.
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Dr. Kalpak Shaha
Global Segment Manager Cutting Tools
Dr. Kalpak Shaha
Global Segment Manager Cutting Tools