FORTIPHY™ XVD

FortiPhy XVD CrN+ consists of a proprietary Plasma ion Nitride support layer beneath our 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

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Excellent 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 of tight tolerance parts

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Can be stripped and re-applied multiple times

INDUSTRIES

Automotive
Medical
Food Processing
Military
Others

APPLICATIONS

Metal Forming Tools
Deep Drawing Punches and Dies
Aluminum Die Casting Tools
Plastic Injection Molds
Precision Machine Components
Out-of-the-box applications

COATING PROPERTIES

Composition

Plasma ion Nitride + CrN coating

Crystal structure

FCC (FACE CENTERED CUBIC)

Microstructure

Non-columnar, equiaxially grained

Average grain size, nm

16–25

Modulus of Elasticity, GPa

370–400

Nano-Indentation Hardness, GPa

22–30

Adhesion strength (scratch test critical load), N

115–120

Coefficient of Friction (CoF)

0.09–0.12 (DIESEL FUEL LUBRICATED)
0.18–0.22 (DRY NITROGEN, WC BALL)
0.28 ±0.02 (DRY AIR, ALUMINA BALL)

Coating Wear Rate, mm3/Nm

1.97 x 10-7

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

5.5–7 (20–600°C / 68–1112°F)

Oxidation Temperature (max. service temperature)

800–850°C / 1472–1562°F

Color

Silver