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PVD Coated Grades

PVD coated grades are based on solid substrates with the addition of thin layers of materials such as titanium nitride and titanium carbonitride through physical vapor deposition (PVD) in specialized furnaces. The thicknesses and combinations of these materials can be tailored to specific metalworking applications. PVD coatings have a smooth surface that generates less frictional heat, which lowers cutting forces and helps resist edge build-up that can result in chipping. Insert cutting edges are sharp or very lightly honed, which results in less chatter and finer surface finishes. PVD coated grades are best suited for machining steels, stainless steels, aluminum, and exotic materials.

GRADE	APPLICATION	MATERIALS
AN2120	Cut-Off / Parting	Steels and stainless steels
AN4105	Turning, Boring	Carbon and alloy steels
AN4120	Milling	Carbon and alloy steels
AN6115	Turning	Non-ferrous materials and high temperature alloys

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Tomball, Texas U.S.A. 77375-6669
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