Hardcut™ Plus TiSiN

Advanced Arc Technology

Ionbond has developed a new series of premium cutting tool coatings using an advanced arc technology. The new process deposits the coatings at far higher energy levels than possible with conventional arc sources. The coatings have a significantly increased density, which leads to improved abrasion resistance and reduced tendency for chipping at the edge of the cutting tool. The coating has fewer growth defects resulting in a smoother surface, which can be further improved with the appropriate post treatment. The cutting performance is enhanced due to the highly controlled compositions and internal stress gradients. The coatings are suitable for HSS and tungsten carbide tools and show the increased performance in dry and wet machining.

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. It performs best on tungsten carbide tools where it withstands temperatures of up to 1100°C at the cutting edge.