ICO Surface Coatings, a Division of Tru-Cut Saw, has developed a new nanocomposite PVD coating that will increase blade life for circular ferrous and non-ferrous saw blades. The new coating is called ViTA-Nano. Saw blades coated with this material will run a minimum of 30 percent faster with lower cycle times and increased production rates compared to AlTiN coatings.
Richard Otter, vice president of sales, says that “Flying saw machines, re-cut machines and high production sawing machines will see immediate cost benefits in longer blade life when sawing with the ViTA-Nano coating. We’re working hard to ramp up production and currently are PVD coating about 600 blades per day.”
ViTA-Nano blades are more effective than AlTiN when sawing hardened steels, cast iron, aluminum and super alloys and are able to withstand temperatures that are 300°C-550°F hotter. These new blades last longer because edges are protected for a longer period of time from steel build-up, which ultimately reduces tool life. ICO Surface Coatings recommends dry cutting with VITA-Nano blades to further reduce coolant costs. Otter also mentioned the company’s Research & Development Center is currently working on the next generation of super hard ViTA-CrX nanocomposite coatings for industrial sawing applications.
ICO Surface Coatings offers PVD coating and re-coating services for all types new and used tools and wear parts. Go online to [www.icosurfacecoatings.com].
