New HPIES
The base for a smooth coating is a defect free etching technology
PD2i’s new High Performance Ion Etching Process: HPIES – The Perfect Precision for Etching
- Improved etching rate
- Enhanced homogeneity + no droplets after etching = smoother coatings
- Etching can be adapted on tool type (e.g. inserts / drills / end mills/ hobs / Micro tools)
- Outstanding coating adhesion and a perceptibly positive impact on tool performance, service life and reproducibility
- Lower impact on substrate material (e.g. better temperature control)
- Preservation of well-prepared cutting edge
- Improved cleaning / etching effect in chip flute
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HPIES
– Strong etching
– No droplets
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STANDARD METAL-ION-ETCHING
– Less etching effect
– Droplets
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