Correct Surface Finish of the press tool die is very important if optimum performance is to be achieved.
In some cases plasma treatment for steels delivers excellent hardened surfaces for special circumstances.
Information on our range of Decorative PVD coating finishes can be found on the page Decorative PVD Coatings
Case Study #1 – Press Tool
Uncoated BD2 press tool hardened to 58-60Rc repeatedly in tool maintenance for press repair for scoring. 13 tool maintenance notes were raised and associated excessive downtime in press. Maintenance cost estimated at £7K.
Since the press tool was IONTEC-HV Duplex treated at a cost of £900, zero maintenance has been required and the tool has made >600K components.
Since treatment (4 years) there has been no downtime in press for scoring
Case Study #2 - Chain Cropping Punch
BD2 cropping punch hardened to 58-60Rc produces slide links for industrial chain. The chain material is 6mm thick En19T.
AIM: To increase the life of the tool, by reducing flank wear.
Chain links produced untreated 2K
Chain links produced after TiCN coating 12K
Chain links produced after IONTEC-HT Duplex surface treatment >60K
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Commonly Treated Materials:
1.2379 (BD2), 1.2344 (H13), Nitriding Steels