Below is a list of the PVD coatings available from Sheffield Hallam University.
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Coating
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Application
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TiAlCrYN
Pseudo Superlattice Coating |
- dry high speed cutting of die steels
- dry cutting of aluminium and titanium alloys
- aluminium injection moulding and forging
- machining of Inconel. Tools for hot forming operations
- injection mould coating in abrasive applications
- protection of aerospace Ti alloys
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TiAlN/VN
Superlattice Coating |
- low friction wear resistant general purpose coating for high speed steels
- cutting tools for Inconel, Hastelloy and High Alloy Steels
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CrN/NbN
Superlattice Coating
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- corrosion and wear resistant applications
- textile parts
- petrochemical applications
- moulds for plastic manufacturing
- hydraulic applications
- wood cutting and paper industries
- protection of steam turbine blades
- cutting knives, surgical blades
- protection of machine parts in food processing machines
- low temperature, (< 250 0C) process available
- potential replacement of electroplated hard chrome
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C/Cr
Multilayer/ Superlattice Coating |
- low friction (µ= 0.15-0.2) solid lubricant coating
- automotive components
- precision parts
- bearings
- topcoat on all the above mentioned coatings to further reduce the friction
- cutting of special high Co containing Ni based aerospace alloys
- food industry
- surgical instruments, implants
- low temperature (< 250 0C) process available
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Superlattice coatings available from Sheffield Hallam University
