TiN — the gold-finish general-purpose PVD coating.
TiN is the original commercial PVD coating and remains the industry general-purpose choice — 2–10× tool life on cutting and drilling, and the standard for medical instruments where a bright, biocompatible surface matters.
What TiN is, in numbers.
Approximate properties — final spec is confirmed for every job during quote.
TiN-coated medical needles from a production lot. Gold finish, biocompatible, and the medical-instrument standard.
The coating that made PVD an industry.
Titanium Nitride was the first PVD coating to see widespread commercial use, and it's still the yardstick every other coating is measured against. It's noticeably harder than uncoated tool steel, chemically inert for medical use, and unmistakable on the shelf — a bright gold color you can identify at a glance.
TiN is our recommendation when you want a reliable, well-understood coating for cutting tools, drills, taps, and general tooling — and it's the coating we apply to most medical instruments. If you're new to PVD and looking for a place to start, TiN is almost always the right first coating to try.
Need more life than TiN can provide? Talk to us about Alpha, or step up to TiCN for harder coatings and improved wear resistance.
Where TiN shines
- General cutting & drillingReliable performance on carbide and HSS tooling.
- Medical instrumentsBiocompatible and traceable — the industry standard.
- Decorative gold finishBright, durable gold on visible surfaces.
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