Technological Innovation
Pioneering the Future through Innovation — Exploring New Technological Frontiers
R&D Achievements & Strengths
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251Valid Patents Held
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19Approved National, Provincial & Municipal S&T Projects
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39SCI-indexed Papers
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17Awards at or above Provincial-Ministerial Level
Self-Developed Innovative Coating Technologies
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Textured Reinforced Al₂O₃ Coating
Based on the original crystal growth theory and patented process for Al₂O₃ coatings, it delivers a unique textured reinforced microstructure. It is suitable for turning cast iron and steel workpieces, especially for high-speed continuous turning of steel. Its core indicators and performance match top international turning grades, breaking the foreign technology monopoly.
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Grain-Refined TiCN Coating
Adopting a synergistic strategy of nucleation density control and grain growth inhibitors, it achieves an ultra-fine grain structure for the TiCN coating. It combines high hardness and excellent toughness to synergistically improve wear resistance and chipping resistance. It is suitable for general turning of cast iron and steel, with overall performance reaching the level of top international brands.
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High-Strength & High-Toughness TiAlSiN Coating
With fully independent intellectual property rights for the patented Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) TiAlSiN coating technology, it features a unique amorphous-encapsulated nanocrystalline microstructure. It synergistically enhances coating hardness, toughness and oxidation resistance, suitable for milling multiple materials including steel, cast iron, stainless steel and superalloys, and significantly extends tool life.
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Superhard Boride Coating
With self-developed core patented technology, it enables industrial-scale production of nanocrystalline boride coatings. Featuring extremely high hardness, ultra-low friction coefficient and outstanding adhesive wear resistance, it is specially designed for difficult-to-machine materials such as titanium alloys and superalloys, with comprehensive mechanical and cutting performance reaching the world's top level.
As an advanced surface treatment technology, tool coatings play a vital role in machining. Understanding and mastering the types and functions of common tool coatings helps improve machining efficiency, tool life and workpiece surface quality, further driving the development of the machining industry.
Substrate Material Characteristics
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Gradient Structure Cermet
We have developed the fabrication technology for gradient structure cermet with continuous microstructure evolution and gradual performance transition, and achieved the first industrialized production of coated cermet grade in China.
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AP130S Substrate
With substrate strengthening technology applied, the bonding strength between cobalt and tungsten carbide is enhanced and substrate strength is improved. This elevates the wear resistance and high-temperature oxidation resistance of tools, thus extending their service life.
Product Design
Substrate & Coating Material Design Technology
New-Generation PVD Coating:
The all-new AP403M PVD coating is developed for stainless steel milling, featuring excellent adhesion, built-up edge (BUE) resistance, outstanding wear resistance and high-temperature oxidation resistance. This grade maintains good impact resistance and long cutting life under complex working conditions such as heavy impact, especially on workpieces with a hardened surface layer, delivering favorable economic performance.
Submicron-Scale Tungsten Carbide Preparation
The high-toughness, high-strength substrate fabricated from submicron-scale tungsten carbide delivers high hot hardness, excellent high-temperature oxidation resistance and wear resistance while ensuring sufficient mechanical impact resistance. It is suitable for medium to rough milling of stainless steel under working conditions such as oxide scale, interrupted machining and high machining vibration.
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Expert in Custom & Non-Standard Solutions – Your Trusted Cutting Solution Specialist
Specializing in cutting tools and cemented carbide fields, we leverage a mature non-standard development system to deliver one-stop custom solutions for customers, ranging from non-standard inserts and solid carbide tools to steel cutter bodies and tool holders. Every unique requirement is our area of expertise.
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Tool Regrinding – Extend Tool Life & Reduce Costs
Our tool regrinding service eliminates the need to discard partially used tools and reduces customers' demand for new tools, thus lowering their costs. Through advanced regrinding and re-coating processes, the flute profiles, cutting edges and coatings of tools can be restored to original specifications, keeping our customers at a competitive advantage. Many tools can be reconditioned multiple times for additional cost savings.
