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

HPIES
– Strong etching
– No droplets
magnification 1200 x

STANDARD METAL-ION-ETCHING
– Less etching effect
– Droplets
magnification 1200 x