Cutting Tools

In modern manufacturing, downtime is costly and precision is non-negotiable. ACT's coatings extend tool life, reduce friction, and optimize your machining operations, helping you stay efficient and competitive.

Coating Services

ACT offers you the ideal coating for your cutting tools and we ensure quality when it comes to our coatings. We provide a variety of coating services including Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) and Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coatings. Many of our DLC and PVD coatings can significantly enhance the quality, durability, and performance of your cutting tools. Our team can develop exclusive coatings that can exceed your and your customers expectations. ACT has more than a decade of experience coating cutting tools and our team offers a 24/48 hour fast turnaround with our delivery system. 

Our entire production process is designed to improve the quality of your tools & parts and can be flexibly adapted to your requirements. ACT offers ideal coating technologies that allow for the best surface coverage by improving the hardness & resistance to oxidation along with wear & tear. Our extensive in-house testing capabilities creates a consistent and quality finish throughout the process.

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Coating Advantages

Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD), Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coatings, and other advanced coatings can provide your cutting tools with the following advantages:

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  • Improves hardness and strength of components
  • Reduces friction and increased productivity
  • Enhances protection from corrosion, wear, and oxidation resistance
  • Reduces edge build-up on cutting tools
  • Prevents premature cutting edge chipping
  • Increases quality and performance
  • Extends tool lifespan

 

Recommended Coatings for Cutting Tools

TiN
AlTiN or TiALN
ZrN
CrN
DLC
Warrior
NACO
NACRO
ALTISIN
TiCN
X-LC (MOS)
Quantum(x)
NEXCEL

Who We Are

Advanced Coating Technologies (ACT) is one of the largest coating providers on the West Coast. ACT provides a state-of-the-art facility, high-end equipment, and an experienced team that you can count on. We have been SoCal’s premier service provider of surface coating technologies for more than a decade.

ACT has a long history of developing hard coatings to help increase the wear resistance of cutting tools. Our goal is to offer you quality services and advanced coating solutions. ACT offers 20+ coating options, which include custom coatings that are tailored for your cutting tool needs.

You Make It First, We Make It Last!

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Why Choose ACT?

  • PVD and DLC Coating Capabilities
  • Extensive Material and Coating Testing
  • Industry-Leading Research and Development Team
  • Customized finishes to match your performance and brand goals
  • Ph.D. Scientist on staff
  • ISO 9001 & AS9100 Certified
  • Trusted by performance brands and custom shops nationwide
  • Enhanced Quality Control & Quick Turnaround

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