Forming & Molding

Tetrabond™

FM Tetrabond sheet metal
IMG 0385
IMG 0435

Technical data

Material ta-C
Technology proprietary PVD Arc
Thickness range [µm] 0.5 - 2 μm
Roughness Ra (Rz) as deposited <0.04µm (<0.7µm)
Adhesion (depending on material) very good - HF1 to HF2
Microhardness, HV >3000
Friction vs. Steel <0.15
Service Temperature 500 °C
Process Temperature <300 °C
Color Rainbow - dark grey - black
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