| Improved geometries |
| Applicable for steel, stainless steel, cast iron, special alloys, 35-65Rc hardened steel and non-ferrous metals |
| Enhanced corner protection necked, long and extra long lengths available |
| ALtima® Blaze is designed to allow higher material removal rates |
| This coating has a higher oxidation temperature than a typical TiAlN coating |
| It has shown very good results in nickel alloys, titanium, and other difficult to machine materials |
| Tools coated with ALtima® Blaze can be used in dry machining |
| Whisper blend transition between OD and neck |
| Reduced vibration harmonics |
| Improved part finishes |
| Maintains cutting edge strength and sharpness for improved tool life |
| Slotting at 1X Dia deep |
| State of the art ALtima® Blaze PVD coating for superior tool life |
| +0/-0.00051 in tolerance D2 |
| +0.000/-0.003 in tolerance D1 |
| 3200 HV microhardness |
| 2012 deg F maximum service |
| 0.35 friction coefficient |
