The Basics of Titanium Nitride Coating

When it comes to industries of varying types (who make frequent use of metals), titanium nitride coating is an extremely popular application. If you are unfamiliar with industrial coating, it might be hard to grasp the reason for this application. Let’s take a look at the basics for a better understanding of titanium nitride coating and industrial coatings in general.

Industrial Coating Systems

Industrial coating applications use chemicals to apply treatments to tools and other equipment. Frequent maintenance is needed on certain tools (i.e., cutting equipment) because protection from wearing and tearing is needed. Problems with these tools can be minimized through the application of coatings. The longevity of tools and machinery is greatly increased through the use of these coatings because they add to metal lubricity, increase lifetime, and lessen repair and maintenance costs. Performance can be enhanced, and a huge difference noticed even after a coating of the thinnest layers. It is for these reasons that industries familiarize themselves with protective coatings and thermal spray and make an informed decision to invest in these processes.

Titanium Nitride Coating

Now that the benefits of coatings have been made clear, there can be little doubt that, when properly taken care of, the life expectancy of tools, components, machinery, etc. is increased as a direct result. A chemical that has made great contributions in the area of protective coating is titanium nitride.

But what is titanium nitride? Technically, it is a ceramic. Its properties include impressive high decomposition temperature conductivity, room temperature stability, and hardness. To prepare titanium nitride, within a particular temperature level, a reaction between nitrogen and titanium is used. Various processes (some of which are still in development) can be used to render titanium nitride.

To protect metals from issues like corrosion, the natural properties of the chemicals are used to enhance the materials when implementing the titanium nitride coating. Friction causes many tools to wear out before they should. This, of course, depends on the tools themselves and the materials from which they were made. Titanium nitride, however, is a real game changer because it extends the life of these tools.

Dealing with Various Types of Wear

Titanium nitride coating applications are capable of dealing with wear caused by problems involving abrasions and adhesives. When materials contain non-smooth properties, wear can easily occur. When components do not bond correctly (adhesive issues) wear can result as well. External factors are less likely to affect tool surfaces when coating is properly applied. Wear can be minimized or done away with entirely; and in some cases, if wear has already occurred, repairs can be made through certain types of thermal spray technologies. Parts, or sections of them, can be rebuilt (re-formed).

The decision is not a difficult one. To improve efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and eliminate unnecessary downtime, thermal spray protective coatings such as titanium nitride (and other protective coating technologies) must be put in place. To speak to a knowledgeable professional and find out what protective coatings can do for you, your company, or your industry, contact our experienced, knowledgeable staff today.