Rotherham-based PMS Diecasting were keen to explore how they could improve their own capability in tool-making, thus reducing their dependence – and its associated problems – on external suppliers

This project seeks to gain fundamental understanding of the oxidation process of TiN, TiAlN and TiAlCrYN based hard coatings at elevated temperatures, in the range of 700-950 degrees celsius

The aim of this project is to show how functionality (in particular adhesion and corrosion resistance) of a coated system depends on the interface between coating and substrate

Evaluation of coating performance in standardised tests allows realistic comparisons to state of the art. It is essential for quality control