Moldmaking Technology – July 2016
“When it comes to steel selection, the standard grades and heat-treat cycles might need to be changed depending on the selected PVD coating. The moldmaker must ensure that the application temperature of the PVD process is lower than the heat-treatment cycle temperature that is used on the steel.
…..too often the customers allow the steel and heat treatment to determine the coating that can be considered. ”
Read More: PVD Coatings and Tool Steel Selection by Mark Falkingham
