Thread manufacturing is often one of the last and simultaneously most critical machining steps in the manufacturing process. At this stage, reliable tool performance is crucial to avoid scrap, rework, and process interruptions. With BALIQ A, the globally renowned technology brand Oerlikon Balzers introduces a new TiN-based coating for thread applications. It combines Oerlikon's developed S3p technology with decades of experience in TiN coatings.
Oerlikon's expertise in TiN coatings dates back to 1978. With BALINIT A, the company launched its first commercially successful wear-resistant TiN coating for cutting tools at that time. BALIQ A builds on this experience: it offers further improved properties and high quality, especially in thread manufacturing. In addition, the PVD coating is also suitable for other applications and a wide range of materials.
S3p technology as the basis for high coating quality
BALIQ A is based on the S3p technology developed by Oerlikon. It combines the advantages of arc and sputter technologies, enabling very smooth coating surfaces, good coating adhesion, and a uniform coating thickness distribution. These properties form the foundation for very good coating quality, reliable tool performance, high process stability, and reproducible thread quality.
"Our S3p technology has opened up new possibilities for TiN coatings," says Ivan Iovkov, Global Product Manager Cutting Tools at Oerlikon.
"By combining these advantages, BALIQ A achieves a higher performance level in thread manufacturing while simultaneously laying the groundwork for a broader range of applications in machining and forming technology."
Validated under production conditions
BALIQ A has been extensively tested in internal trials and with customers worldwide. Tests with leading manufacturers of thread taps confirmed consistent results and consistently high thread quality under laboratory and production conditions. The coating is available in Oerlikon's key markets in Europe, North and South America, and Asia.
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