Coating choice for HSS saw blades
Mar 17, 2021
Each PVD coating has different characteristics, and the best material for cutting will also be different. You can choose your HSS saw blade by referring to the table below.
Material to be cut | Recommended coating | |
With coolant | Dry or misting / Spray | |
Low alloy steel | TiN | TiAlN |
Medium hard alloy steel | TiCN | TiAlN |
Hard steel | TiCN / TiAlN | TiAlN / AlTiN |
Stainless steel | TiCN / TiAlN | TiAlN / AlTiN |
Cast iron | TiAlN | TiAlN |
Inconel | TiAlN | TiAlN / AlTiN |
Titanium | TiAlN | TiAlN |
Nickel | - | TiAlN |
Copper, bronze, brass | TiCN | TiCN |
Aluminium | TiCN | TiCN |
