TiKron(TM): A Two-layer Thin Film
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.
4 um X 4 um Scan of TiKron(TiCrN) Thin-film on Tool Steel
Process Characteristics
- Process temperature: 400-500° 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