TiXCo PVD Coating
The TiXCo coatings, both TiXCo 3 and TiXCo 4, are the hardest nanocomposite we have available, incredibly useful for hard machining. TiXCo 3 has high surface quality, is incredibly had and wear-resistant, and is useful for finishing processes in milling and drilling. TiXCo 4 is more versatile and has a wide range of uses, including broadband applications.
| Color | Gold |
|---|---|
| Nano hardness | 42-44 GPa |
| Coating thickness | 1-4 μm |
| Coefficient of friction | 0.3 |
| Max. service temperature | 1100 °C |
TiXCo® includes the 4 basic elements (Ti, Al, Cr, Si), it is constructed as a multilayer (CrTiN, CrTiAlN, Ti-
SiN), uses an uppermost, extremely hard TiSiN top layer, which predestines the layer for hard machining.
Impressed by the performance of the layer in hard machining, the layer was also used by customers in other
ways. Good results were found at wet graphite cutting even against CVD diamond layers or at reaming.