The purpose of the treatment is to optimize uncoated tools and components surfaces to avoid surface fatigue and running-in problems. The images show the difference between a standard ground surface and the same surface after treatment with PrimaSurf®. The grinding ridges are eliminated and the tool will now work significantly better both uncoated and coated. The preparation results in an increased reliability, a significantly increased useful life and an improvement of the surface finish of the manufactured part.



 

 
This is a technique that is being used to create sharp, and at the same time high strength cutting edges on tools like, drills, end mills, etc. This is achieved by creating an edge with very good control of shape and surface roughness. The technique makes it possible to avoid edge chipping and accelerated wear due to rough and brittle edges. The images shows examples of a standard edge and a similar edge after PrimaEdge® treatment, custom made for the specific application.

 

 

 

It is used for coated tools and components to give as low friction as possible and to reduce the risk for local crack initiation and fracture. The technique cuts away all loose material on the surface and smoothen ridges and asperities, without removing too much of the thin coating on edges. The images show the difference between a standard PVD coated surface and the same surface after a PrimaCoat® treatment.

The best performance is achieved when the different treatments are combined to create an optimal surface for the tool. The result is often a life time many times greater then for the standard tool. In addition, the reliability of the tool will be improved drastically. The images show a surface that has been treated with both PrimaSurf®  and PrimaCoat® and the large visual difference between a Prima treated drill and a standard drill.