PVD provide good edgeline toughness
and it is tougher than CVD coatings
• PVD coatings can maintain a ”sharp”
cutting edge
• PVD can be used on brased tips
• PVD can be used on solid carbide tools
The most common PVD layers today
are TiN, Ti(C, N), TiAlN,TiAlCrN and now
also aluminium oxides
PVD coating of inserts
Physical Vapour Deposition
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PVD vs. CVD coating proce