Forming & Molding

Ionbond™ 962

Next generation self-lubricating PVD coating for use in demanding metal forming applications

Ionbond™ 962 is a multi-layered coating consisting of Ionbond™ 90 and a MoST (MoS2 + Ti) top layer. It combines the high hardness and unrivaled resistance to cracking under mechanical fatigue conditions of Ionbond™ 90 with the ultra-low coefficient of friction of the solid lubricant MoST coating to produce a more efficient coating solution in metal forming applications where sliding friction is the root cause for tool failure.

Ionbond™ 962 provides excellent performance in fine blanking, deep drawing, piercing, extrusion, punching and forming applications involving ferritic and austenitic stainless steels, high strength low alloy (HSLA) steels and advanced high strength steels (AHSS) from 1st generation AHSS covering dual phase DP580, DP780, DP980, and DP1180 steels to 3rd generation AHSS. Additional materials that can be successfully processed with Ionbond™ 962 are galvanized and pre-painted steels. The main benefits of Ionbond™ 962 include reduced frictional forces during metal forming resulting in an extended tool life and minimized adhesion tendency to improve productivity, part surface finish and reduced need for lubrication. The superior performance of Ionbond™ 90 with a proven track record in coating metal forming tools applications makes Ionbond™ 962 a viable alternative to CVD or TD coatings. Ionbond™ 962 is also available as duplex coating with a plasma nitriding of the tool prior to PVD coating. This will significantly increase the impact fatigue resistance and improve the performance of the coated tool.

Technical data

Material Ionbond™ 90 (proprietary) + MoST (MoS2 + Ti)

Technology PVD Arc / UBM

Thickness range [µm] 6 - 8 µm

Microhardness, HV 3800 + 580

Roughness Ra (Rz) as deposited < 0.03 µm (< 0.8 µm)

Service Temperature 450°C

Process Temperature 400°C + 150°C

Adhesion (depending on material) very good – HF1 to HF2

Friction vs. Steel (dry) N2 atmosphere = 0.03 | Dry in Ambient atmosphere = 0.12

Color grey

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