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WARRIOR

WARRIOR is ACT's proprietary high-performance coating designed for demanding hardened-steel applications. With a hardness of 4500 HV, it is intended for applications requiring exceptional surface hardness and resistance to wear.

4500

HV Hardness


Friction Reduction
Highest Performance Coating

Hardened Steels

Excellent for Steel
Performs well on stainless and alloy steels.
Extended Tool Life
Ideal for tapping, reaming, and cutting tools.

Technical Specifications

4500 HV
Vickers Hardness (HV)
0.45
Friction Coefficient
1100°C / 2000°F
Max Operating Temp
1–4 μm
Typical Thickness
Copper
Coating Color

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Key Advantages
Applications
Coating Process
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  • Extremely high hardness
  • Designed for demanding applications
  • Enhanced wear protection
  • Optimized for hardened steels
  • Proprietary ACT coating technology

Machining and Cutting Tools

  • Drills, end mills, inserts, and taps benefit from AlTIN coating for high-speed machining.
  • Extends tool life.

Aerospace

  • Used in tooling for high-performance alloys and composite materials.
  • Ideal for titanium and nickel-based alloys.

Automotive

  • Applied on components and tools that undergo high stress and temperature, such as engine parts and gear cutting tools.

Medical

  • Used on surgical instruments and orthopedic implants for durability and biocompatibility.

Die and Mold Making

  • Coating improves the performance of tools cutting abrasive materials like glass-filled plastics or hardened steels.
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High hardness: Ideal for cutting hard materials.
Performs well at elevated temperatures 1300F
Thermal stability: Superior to many other PVD coatings.
Low coefficient of friction: Reduces tool wear and improves cutting efficiency.
  • Steels
  • Cast Iron
  • Aluminum
  • Bronze
  • Copper

Commonly used on:

  • Drills, taps, and end mills
  • Forming and punching tools
  • Die components
  • Mold inserts
  • Fasteners and wear parts

Performance Advantages

Tool Life Extension
Up to 300% improvement in cutting tool longevity compared to uncoated tools
Heat Resistance
Superior thermal stability with operating
temperatures up to 400°C
Wear Protection
Exceptional abrasion and adhesive wear resistance in demanding applications

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