PVD coatings, applied locally. Fast turnaround.
Nine production-proven physical-vapor-deposition coatings — from TiN to AlTiSiN — for cutting tools and precision metal parts, applied by our local partner facility in Southern California, so your parts aren’t crossing the country to get coated. Send dimensions, get a quote with a delivery estimate.
What we coat
Round cutting tools
End mills, drills, reamers, taps — new or reground. Diameter and overall length set the price.
Molds & dies
Wear surfaces on molds, dies and punches for longer service life and better release.
Gun parts
Slides, barrels and small components — hard, thin-film wear and corrosion protection.
Pistons & machine parts
Pistons, pins, shafts and other precision metal parts that fight wear or galling.
Our coatings
TiN
Gold
~2,300 HV · to ~1,100°F
The proven all-rounder — general-purpose machining of steels and broad tooling use.
TiCN
Blue-gray
~3,000 HV · to ~750°F
Harder and slicker than TiN — abrasive materials, interrupted cuts, stainless, cast iron.
CrN
Silver
~1,800 HV · to ~1,300°F
Low friction and corrosion resistance — molds & dies, gun parts, copper and non-ferrous work.
ZrN
Pale gold
~2,800 HV · to ~1,100°F
The aluminum specialist — non-ferrous cutting without built-up edge, decorative brass tone.
TiAlN
Violet-gray
~3,000 HV · to ~1,470°F
High-heat workhorse for hardened steels and tougher alloys at higher speeds.
AlTiN
Charcoal
~3,300 HV · to ~1,650°F
Dry and high-heat machining of hardened steels (not for aluminum).
AlCrN
Slate gray
~3,200 HV · to ~2,000°F
Outstanding hot hardness — gear hobbing, punching, forming and hot-work tooling.
AlTiCrN
Gray-violet
~3,300 HV · to ~1,650°F
Heat resistance plus toughness — interrupted cuts and difficult, high-temp alloys.
AlTiSiN
Copper-bronze
~3,500 HV · to ~2,000°F
Our hardest coating — hardened steels 60+ HRC and high-speed finishing.
Values are typical for each coating family. Not sure which? Tell us the material and application in the form — we’ll recommend the right coating with your quote.