END MILLS - Fastcut Tool

SURFACE TREATMENTS AND COATINGSAll of our tools are available in a variety of application specific surface treatments and coatings. Please see individualtool listings for stocked treatments and coatings. Other treatments and coatings are available upon request. Thesesurface treatments and coatings are designed to enhance performance as well as the life of the tool. The chart belowis a handy reference outlining the surface treatment and coating composition as well as the suggested application.If the material you are preparing to machine is not listed, please give us a call and we can help.Photo Illustration Code No. Composition Characteristics Applications02 Nitride (N)A thin hardened case,penetrating the surface of thetool to a depth of .0005 to.0020. Improves wear resistanceand reduces galling.A layer of ferrous oxide on thesurface of the tool addinglubricant retaining propertiesand improving toughness.Most abrasive materials,both ferrous and nonferrous.Not recommendedwhere chipping may be aproblem.Low Carbon, Stainless andFree Machining Steels. Notrecommended for nonferrousmaterials where itmay cause galling.03 Oxide (Ox)TECHNICAL PAGES23 Nitride and Oxide (NOx)53Hard Lube Coating -Standard (TiAlN+WC/C Std)84Titanium AluminumNitride (TiAlN)85Aluminum TitaniumNitride (AlTiN)A combination of twotreatments which producesthe favorable characteristicsof both.Multi-layer coating,consisting of a hard layerand a lubrication layer.A very hard coating on thesurface of the tool which hasvery good wear resistance,reduces friction andprevents galling.An extremely hard coatingvery similar to TiAlN withoutstanding wear resistance.AlTiN has a higher aluminumcontent which makes it harderand smoother than TiAlN.A thin hard coating thatimproves lubricity andincreases oxidation resistance.Specifically designed formachining abrasive andgummy materials.Iron, Cast Iron, StainlessSteel and High TensileSteels. Not recommendedfor non-ferrous materialswhere it may cause galling.For improved chip flow andpossible dry machining.Improved edge wear resistanceand increased lubricity.Titanium, Titanium Alloys,Nickel-Base Alloys, StainlessSteel and Cast Iron. Effectiveat higher speeds. Notrecommended for WroughtAluminum, Copper or Brass.Very effective in the samematerials as TiAlN. Excellentfor small depths of cut andexcels in high speed and drymachining applications.86 Zirconium Nitride (ZrN)Suitable for machiningAluminum Alloys, High SilicaAluminum, Cast Iron, HighTemperature Alloys, StainlessSteel and Glass Filled Plastics.Not recommended formachining Carbon Steels.88 Titanium Nitride (TiN)A general purpose coatingwhich has excellent wearresistance, reduces frictionand prevents galling.Most Ferrous, Non-Ferrousand Non-Metallic materials.Although it's unlikely, gallingmay occur in Titanium andTitanium Alloys.89TitaniumCarbonitride (TiCN)An extremely hard coatingon the surface of the toolwhich has outstanding wearresistance, reduces frictionand prevents galling.Most Ferrous, Non-Ferrousand Non-Metallic materials.Very effective at higherspeeds. Although it's unlikely,galling may occur in Titaniumand Titanium Alloys.For technical support and questions about you machining requirements, please call us at 1-800-682-883295