Glossary
Surface treatments of tool steels

surface mechanical attrition; surface mechanical attrition treatment

Mechanical treatment leading to surface nanostructuring.

additive manufacturing; additive manufacturing

This technique involves the production of parts by superimposing layers of material. It is used to produce tools with optimized cooling circuits.

duplex coating; revêtement duplex

Two-stage treatment with nitriding plus PVD (or PACVD) deposition to improve the mechanical strength of the coating.

multilayer coating; revêtement multicouche

PVD treatment in alternating sequences to reduce the level of residual stress in the coating and achieve multifunctional properties.

thermochemical treatments; thermo-chemical treatments...