How micro-impact and vibrational wear tests at high temperatures can be used for rapid screening of new PVD coating systems is described in a new case study provided by our customer GFE Schmalkalden e.V.
Founded in 1992, GFE is a leading German research institute for the precision tools sector. Scientists at the institute carry out application-oriented research for customers and partners, mainly from medium-sized tooling companies. GFE researchers, have in recent years, been particularly involved in the development of innovative wear-resistant coatings.
The case study shows how the micro-impact tests performed at high temperatures using the NanoTest instrument allowed the GFE researchers to better predict the machining and cutting behaviour of different new PVD- coating systems - saving valuable time and research resources. The most successful of the new coatings will now go on to be used by GFE’s end customers in the cutting tools sector on difficult-to-machine alloys.
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For more detailed information about the micro-impact test technique, available for use at both room temperature and the elevated temperatures required not only in cutting tools applications but also in the aerospace and nuclear sectors, please visit
https://www.micromaterials.co.uk/impact - or speak to one of our applications experts directly.