Aluminum chromium nitride (AlCrN) has higher heat resistance than AlTiN. It is commonly used for machining aircraft and aerospace materials, nickel alloys, stainless steel, titanium, cast iron and carbon steel.
ALtima™ is a stronger designed AlTiN coating. It is commonly used on hardened steels, stainless steel, titanium alloy and other difficult-to-machine materials. ALtima™ is a proprietary coating exclusive to M.A. Ford Mfg. Co., Inc.
Aluminum titanium nitride (AlTiN) is one of the most abrasive-resistant and hardest of the coatings. It is commonly used for machining aircraft and aerospace material, nickel alloys, stainless steel, titanium, cast iron and carbon steel.
FIREX® is a multi-layer coating that combines the characteristics of universal applicability of TiN, the heat resistance of TiAlN and the shock resistance of TiCN. FIREX® is a proprietary coating exclusive to Guhring, Inc.
nano-FIREX® is a micro-layer coating that combines the characteristics and universal applicability of TiN, the heat resistance of TiAlN and the shock resistance of TiCN. The nano-FIREX(R) structure increases overall thickness and shock resistance when compared to FIREX® . FIREX® is a proprietary coating exclusive to Guhring, Inc.
Nitrided land increases durability on the raised spiral areas at the end of the drill bit. It is commonly used on aluminum with a high silicon content, brass, cast iron, plastics and mild steels
Oxide/gold finish provides a polished finish and prevents chip building, galling and welding on a workpiece. It is commonly used on low carbon, stainless steel and ferrous metals.
Super-A™ is a multi-layer coating featuring AlTiN. It is used on hardened steels, titanium and nickel-chromium-based alloys. Super-A™ is a proprietary coating exclusive to Guhring, Inc.
Titanium aluminum nitride (TiAlN) has a higher hardness than TiN and TiCN. It is extremely heat-resistant and commonly used for high speed applications on stainless steels, nickel and titanium alloys.
TiAlN and TiN is a multi-layer coating that combines the heat-resistance of TiAlN and the high-hardness of TiN. It is commonly used on softer materials in general purpose applications.
Titanium nitride (TiN) is a multi-purpose coating that iincreases chip flow in softer materials. The heat and hardness-resistance allows the tool to run at higher speeds than uncoated tools.
Titanium nitride tip (TiN) is a multi-purpose coating which increases chip flow in softer materials. The heat and hardness resistance allows the tool to run at higher speeds than uncoated tools. Similar, but more economical than TiN.
Tinal Futura(TM) is extremely wear resistant coating when used at high temperatures and speeds in a wide range of high strength applications. It is commonly used on steel, cast iron and non-ferrous metal. Tinal Futura(TM) is a proprietary coating exclusive to Walter Titex.
V™ is a multi-layer TiCN coating, It is commonly used on carbon, mild steels, aluminum castings and cast iron. V™ is a proprietary coating exclusive to OSG Tap and Die, Inc.
WD1™ is a multi-layer coating that is harder and more resistant to heat than TiAIN. It is commonly used on medium-to-high carbon steels and difficult-to-machine materials. WD1™ is a proprietary coating exclusive to OSG Tap and Die, Inc.
Drill Bit Material
The material that the drill bit is made of. Choosing the right material for your workpiece can shorten work time, reduce cost and prevent premature wear.
Carbide-tipped cuts faster than high speed steel. It is commonly used on ferrous and non-ferrous materials including cast iron, steel and steel alloys.
Powdered Metal (PM) is tougher and more cost effective than solid carbide. It is commonly used on highly abrasive materials including high silicon aluminums.
Solid carbide provides better rigidity than high speed steel. It is extremely heat-resistant and used for high-speed applications on cast iron, non-ferrous materials, plastics, and other tough-to-machine materials.
Vanadium high speed steel (HSSE) is made of high speed steel, carbon, vanadium carbide and other alloys to increase abrasive wear-resistance and toughness. It is commonly used in general applications on stainless steels and high silicon aluminums.
Flute Length x Diameter Ratio
The ratio of the item's flute length to its diameter.
Slow spiral bits have wider flutes and used in heavier feeds. They are used on non-ferrous materials including aluminum, brass, copper and cast iron.
Drill Point Angle
Drill point angle refers to the drill bit's angle. Higher point angles are used for harder materials, while lower angles are used for softer materials.
Number of flutes refers to the number of grooves or valleys that are cut into the body of the drill bit. Higher numbers of flutes increase the strength of the bit and reduce space or chip flow.