Molds and dies that stop sticking, stop rusting, and stay in production longer.
Injection molds, stamping dies, forming tools, and punches — PVD-coated to reduce release issues, corrosion, and cycle-killing polishing steps.
A coated mold set from the shop. Cores, cavities, and pins pick up a hard, low-friction film that improves release.
Release issues, corrosion, and constant polishing are three sides of the same problem.
Bare tool steel wants to react with what it forms. A PVD coating puts a hard, low-friction ceramic layer between your die and the material — so parts release cleanly, the tool surface stays intact, and cycle times stop drifting.
Less sticking, cleaner release
CrN and Alpha lower friction and galling on molds and forming dies. That means faster release, less lubricant, and better surface finish on the part.
Corrosion resistance
PVD films dramatically improve corrosion resistance on tool steels — a real benefit for molds that see aggressive resins, acidic coolants, or humid shop conditions.
25,000+ die hits
Customers running CrN on stamping dies have gone from polishing every 300–500 hits to 25,000+ hits between polishings. That's the difference between hitting a delivery window and missing it.
The right coating for injection molds, stamping dies, and forming tools.
CrN — stamping dies
Heavy-duty toughness and lubricity — the go-to for stamping and forming dies. A proven hard-chrome replacement.
Learn about CrNTiCN — injection molds & punches
~80% harder than TiN. Excellent on injection molds, punches, and forming dies where wear is the failure mode.
Learn about TiCNAlpha — high-cycle punches
Our proprietary hardest all-purpose coating. On sheet-metal punches and high-cycle stamping work, Alpha typically outlives TiN by 2–4×.
Learn about AlphaWhat Alpha did on a metal-forming and punching line.
Your Alpha coating is amazing — we never have to polish, and we use less lubricant on the press.
Tell us about your mold, die, or forming problem.
We'll recommend the coating that fits the material, temperature, and cycle count — and tell you honestly when a coating isn't the fix. Response within one business day.