HiPulse Hard is its latest coating technology. A second generation Nano-structured ‘power nitride’ coating, it is said to offer performance benefits when machining extremely hard materials, of 50-plus HRc, and difficult-to-cut materials. These include mould and die tool steels such as P20, Stavax and D2, as well as duplex stainless steel and most heat resistant super alloys.

The coating combines the extreme hardness of a high silicon-enhanced content with the excellent adhesion available with Cemecon HiPIMS technology, which is said to have a denser layer morphology and an improved hardness-to-toughness ratio compared to conventional PVD technology.