High performance tool coating can provide added tool life when used in the proper situations. Most new tool manufacturers are all stocking coated tools to suite
particular applications. In many cases the coatings offered are as follows:

Titanuim Nitride (TiN) The recommended applications for Tin are:
Carbon and Tool Steels, some Stainless Steels
Typical manufacturing operations: Cutting, Punching, Drawing

Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAIN) The recommended applications for TiAIN are:
Carbon, Alloy,Tool steels, Ni Alloys, Ti Alloys
Typical manufacturing operations:Drilling, Milling, Turning, and High Temp

Titanium Carbonitride (TiCN) The recommended applications for Ticn are:
Alloy and Tool steels, Aluminums, and Cast Irons
Typical manufacturing operations:Cutting, Milling, Punching

There are also many more coatings available, as we add vendors to the site
there will much more information available.

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