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Infinium C, PVD Titanium Carbonitrade (TiCN) is created by introducing a carbon-bearing gas to the Infinium T deposition process. The incorporation of carbon into the film increases its hardness and wear resistance while lowering its coefficient of friction from the properties of Infinium T. These properties yield significant lifetime improvement in comparison to Infinium T coatings. Due to its increase in brittleness, Infinium C is deposited as a multilayered coating to have adequate toughness for cutting applications.

Product Type: Coating

Features: General Purpose, High Hardness, Low Friction, Service Life Extension, Wear Resistant

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Carbon Steel, Metal, Nickel

Application Method: PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition)

Chemical Family: Aluminum Complexes, Aluminum Compounds

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Identification & Functionality

Product Type

Features & Benefits

Features
  • Infinium C appearance can range from a near-gold appearance to a copper color, to the silver-blue color typically found in the marketplace.
  • The color depends on the carbon content and other coating processing factors in the composition of the final coating layer.
Material Being Machined
  • Carbon Steel
  • Alloy Steel
  • Hardened Alloy Steel
  • Stainless Steel
  • Cast Iron
  • Titanium
  • Nickel Based Alloys
  • Brass/Bronze

Applications & Uses

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Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Infinium C Applications

Cutting Tools:

  • All cutting tool applications
  • Performs well on titanium and nickel-based alloys
  • Works well with coolants

Forming Tools:

  • Punches
  • Shear blades
  • Dies

General:

  • General-purpose wear coating on parts subject to abrasive wear
  • Range of colors available for decorative applications

Properties

Coating Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Microhardness3000 - 3700HV-
Coefficient of Friction (Against Steel, Dry)0.4--
Thickness1 - 4µm-
Oxidation Temperature400.0°C-
Coating Temperature400 - 620°C-