Titanium Nitride (PVD)
Strong, Hard and Wear-resistant Coatings for Sharp-edged and Tight-tolerance Parts
Titanium nitride surface treatments leverage physical vapor deposition (PVD) technology to improve surface hardness, prevent wear and reduce friction for sliding surfaces. They’re also ideal for protecting parts that have sharp edges or must be applied to tight geometrical tolerances.
PVD is a complex process. Titanium is evaporated by a high-energy source within a vacuum, and the resulting vapor reacts with nitrogen to create a strong, thin and durable film on a substrate.
We can engineer titanium nitride surface treatments that:
- Provide greater wear and abrasion resistance than stainless steel.
- Maintain sharpness for knife edges and cutting tools longer than other coatings.
- Add a rich, gold color to metals without distortion.
With our titanium nitride expertise and PVD capabilities, you have many possibilities.
Advantages
Better wear and abrasion resistance than stainless steel
Exceeds physical properties of common industry coatings
Prevents dulled edges and blade changes on cutting surfaces
Uniform application thicknesses to micro-inches
Long lifetimes
USDA and FDA compliance
Ideal Surface Treatments
Explore the Possibilities of Titanium Nitride PVD Coatings
If you require a surface treatment that’s a cut above common coatings, our experts are available to help you review your options.
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