TiKron(TM) thin film is a two-layer film consisting of a TiN layer on top of a CrN layer. TiKron is produced in the NTH-1000 by the same ion-plating process by which CrN and TiN thin-films are produced. TiKron offers the thermal and corrosion protection of CrN and the chemical stability and golden color of TiN. TiKron is especially useful for aluminum melt processing applications.

An AFM scan of TiKron Thin-film

Process Characteristics

• Process temperature: 400-500&#176 C
• Thin-film thickness: 2-7um
• maximum coating area: 200mm dia. X 400mm height
• materials we can coat:
  • machine tool steel
  • high speed steel

Current Applications

• aluminum die cast pins
• rubber and plastic forming molds and dies
• press molds
• high temperature shaping molds

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