FORTIPHY™ XVD

FortiPhy XVD AlCrN+ consists of a proprietary Plasma ion Nitride support layer beneath our Aluminum Chromium Nitride which is deposited through Phygen’s XVD (Xcelerated Vapor Deposition) process.

FortiPhy XVD goes beyond conventional cathodic arc technologies by utilizing magnetic fields to increase ionization efficiency. This increases plasma density while accelerating the enhanced plasma collectively by means of an electromagnetic force. Phygen’s accelerated plasma process results in a large number of ions with a velocity within a specific range bombarding the substrate during coating deposition. Intense bombardment by ions of moderate energy ensures that crystalline configurations with weaker bonding can be minimized while preserving stronger bonds. As a result, Phygen coatings feature stronger adhesion, superb crystalline structure, denser coating with fewer defects and exceptional mechanical properties. Plasma ion Nitriding plus coating increases substrate material surface hardness, resistance to thermal fatigue and provides better mechanical support for the coating to resist higher contact loads.

FEATURING

NANOPERFECTION™ TECHNOLOGY

Phygen’s FortiPhy™ XVD process is based on our Nanoperfection™ technology, a revolutionary breakthrough in plasma acceleration science. FortiPhy™ XVD delivers smaller, more consistent nanoparticles while eliminating 90% of the macroparticle flaws and surface defects common to conventional PVD surface coatings.

FORTIPHY™ XVD

ADVANTAGES

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Superior abrasive wear resistance at elevated temperature

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Excellent thermal fatigue and corrosion resistance

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Unprecedented adhesion strength

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Reduces friction and prevents galling

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Thin film coating preserves critical dimensions

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Coating can be stripped and re-applied multiple times

INDUSTRIES

Automotive
Aluminum Die
Casting
Military
And others

APPLICATIONS

Hot Metal Forming Tools
Piercing Punches and Dies
Aluminum Die Casting Tools
Precision Machine Components

COATING PROPERTIES

Composition

Plasma ion Nitride + AlCrN coating

Crystal structure

FCC (FACE CENTERED CUBIC)

Microstructure

Non-columnar, equiaxially grained

Modulus of Elasticity, GPa

580-620

Nano-Indentation Hardness, GPa

31-35

Adhesion strength (scratch test critical load), N

115–130

Coefficient of Friction (CoF)

0.11–0.12 (LUBRICATED)
0.51–0.56 (DRY AIR)

Coating Wear Rate, mm3/Nm

3.1 x 10-7–1.1 x 10-6

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE), x10-6/K

7-11 (20–600°C / 68–1112°F)

Oxidation Temperature (max. service temperature)

950°C / 1742°F

Color

Metallic dark grey