PVD Coatings and Tool Steel Selection

BOTW-50w  Moldmaking Technology – July 2016

“When it comes to steel selection, the standard grades and heat-treat cycles might need to be changed depending on the selected PVD coating.  The moldmaker must ensure that the application temperature of the PVD process is lower than the heat-treatment cycle temperature that is used on the steel.

…..too often the customers allow the steel and heat treatment to determine the coating that can be considered. ”

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