Coating Guide
PVD (physical vapor deposition) coatings are applied to carbide tools industry-wide to reduce friction and adhesion at the cutting edge, increase surface hardness, and provide a thermal barrier that keeps heat from transferring into the substrate. This page describes coating types generically — it does not state which, if any, coating EUROCUT applies to a specific product; see the pending notice below.
| Coating | Generally Known For |
|---|---|
| TiN | General-purpose, the most established PVD coating type. |
| TiCN | Added toughness, often used where interrupted cuts occur. |
| TiAlN / AlTiN | High-temperature oxidation resistance, common for dry or high-speed machining and harder materials. |
| DLC (diamond-like carbon) | Very low friction, often used on non-ferrous materials to reduce built-up edge. |
Which coating(s) EUROCUT applies to Z5 tooling — and the resulting performance claims — are pending final manufacturer confirmation.