This article provides basic information about the coatings and processes used to coat cutting tools, dies, wear parts and other components. HSS, carbide, tool steels and stainless steels are among the most commonly coated materials.
Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.
Originally published on CTE: 2018-04-15
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/understanding-coatings-and-how-they-lower-machining-costs/
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