Increasing productivity - saving resources and energy
In production, coatings turn tools into endurance athletes, contributing to unprecedented sustainability effects. Improved efficiency, reduced waste, and lower consumption of resources and energy during manufacturing are just some of the apparent benefits. However, the expertise of surface specialists holds even broader advantages.
Coatings reduce friction, wear, and corrosion, resulting in significantly extended tool life and component durability. They serve as prime examples of enhanced resource efficiency and sustainability. With coated machining tools, a significantly higher number of parts can be produced much faster. From an environmental standpoint, producers note decreased resource consumption in tools, lubricants, materials, and energy, contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions. The increased production quality reduces scrap, waste and material wastage. In some cases, coatings enable dry machining without environmentally harmful lubricants and their energy-intensive reprocessing.
The resulting effects and savings can only be demonstrated through individual case calculations, as tool operating conditions often vary. The tool service life is undoubtedly a crucial factor. For instance, if the PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) coating BALINIT TISAFLEX by Oerlikon Balzers promises a 14 percent increase in tool lifespan compared to previous benchmark products in machining of Inconel for turbine components, it also implies significant ecological benefits.