Die casting
PVD coatings for die casting
Capable of producing complex shapes with superior strength, the die casting process is used to manufacture everything from engine parts to railway components. It involves turning molten metal into specific forms using extreme temperatures and compressive forces, but excessive degradation can be an undesirable byproduct.
We support our customers to minimize the wear, cracking, and corrosion of tooling on their casting lines. eifeler is a leading provider of advanced Physical Vapor Deposition coatings (PVD coatings) shown to boost tooling lifespan and reduce the likelihood of irregularities that can disrupt productivity.
The perfect coating for increased tools lifespan
Needed to be strong and precise, tooling for die casting is a significant investment. Common issues such as thermal fatigue, gross cracking, indentation, corrosion or erosion can reduce product quality and productivity. A PVD coating from voestalpine eifeler has been shown to greatly improve production length, reliability, and part quality while curbing machine downtime and maintenance costs.
Using a patented, two-stage process, tooling surfaces are hardened by Plasma and Ion Nitriding before a mono-layered PVD coating is applied. Referred to as Duplex-TIGRAL®, this treatment creates a hard, wear-resistant barrier that reduces the effects of tooling surface soldering, erosion, and wear.
Benefits of Duplex-TIGRAL® for cracking prevention
Incorporating our Duplex-TIGRAL® into your di casting operation offers a variety of advantages. Examples include:
- Better production efficiency
- Longer tool lifespan
- Lower scrap rates
- Greater precision
- Lower overall costs
Let’s get started today
Whether you’re looking for soldering reducing coatings, erosion resistant surface coatings, or something else altogether, Duplex-TIGRAL® has you covered.
We are happy to help you to get the optimal combination of steel, additive manufacturing, texturing and coating. Just tell us about your operation and goals as well as the issues you’re facing. Our team who visits you specializes in providing personalized and reliable advice, always thinking in satisfying your needs.