TiN Coating Job Shop
PVD TiN Coating for Tools, Punches and Dies
Surface Solutions applies titanium nitride and other hard PVD coatings to carbide and hardened tool steel so your tooling runs longer between sharpenings.
- Gold TiN hard coating on carbide and tool steel
- Ship tooling in from anywhere in the US
- Also TiCN, AlTiN, CrN and Alpha™ coatings
One customer ran 60,000 parts before sharpening, versus 10,000 uncoated.
Prefer to talk? Call 763-785-9436
Request a TiN Coating Quote
Tell us about your tooling and we will get back to you with pricing and next steps.
Why Shops Send Us Their TiN Coating Work
More parts per sharpening
Coated tooling keeps its edge longer, so you stop the press less often to regrind.
Less lubricant, less cleanup
Customers report using less lubricant and skipping polishing steps during a run.
The right coating for the job
TiN, TiCN, AlTiN/TiAlN, CrN and our Alpha™ coating. We help you match coating to application.
Built for production tooling
We coat carbide and hardened tool steel used in punching, forming, drawing and molding.
Ship-in service nationwide
We serve manufacturers across the US, plus Canada and Mexico, from our Fridley, MN shop.
Reasonable turnaround
We handle production lots and repeat re-coat work after your tools are resharpened.
About Our PVD TiN Coating Service
TiN (titanium nitride) is the classic gold PVD hard coating. It is applied in a vacuum chamber as a thin film that bonds to the tool surface, adding hardness and slickness without changing the part like a plating build-up would.
We are a job shop. You send us your tooling, we coat it, and you put it back to work. If TiN is not the best fit for your material or application, we will tell you which of our other coatings is.
- TiN (titanium nitride) - gold hard coating for general tooling
- TiCN (titanium carbo-nitride) for tougher, more abrasive work
- AlTiN / TiAlN for high-heat cutting tool life
- CrN (chrome nitride) for drawing and forming, including stainless
- Alpha™ proprietary coating with almost no galvanized build-up
- Substrates: carbide and hardened tool steel
- Applications: punching, sheet metal forming, drawing, injection molds, blades, wear parts
- Re-coating after resharpening for tool regrind services
Results Customers Report
“Nearly everything we resharpen gets sent out to Surface Solutions for coatings. I had one customer that wasn't using coatings and now that he's tried it, he wants everything coated. His tools are working better than new. It's like night and day . . .”
“We ran a full order of 60,000 parts and still don't need to sharpen. Normally we have to resharpen after 10,000. 6 x more parts than before. The coating far exceeded my expectations.”
“I just want to say that your Alpha™ coating is amazing. Our operators are not very vigilant at removing the abrasive laser dust and slag but still the coating holds up. Some blocks you alpha coated for me over a year ago are still looking great. Never picks up any base metal and even with minimal lubricant, we can wipe 3/8" thick, grade 80, hot rolled into a tight channel! It seems to get better with more pressure, after a while it becomes a darker brown and gets even slicker. We used to polish a few times a run. Now, with the Alpha™ coating, we have never had to polish, we use less lubricant and have a better looking product. I will continue to use Alpha™ over any of the competitor's coatings due to the durability, price, and your turnaround. Thanks for all your help, you make my job a lot easier!”
What Happens Next
Tell us about your tooling
Send the part type, material, size and how many pieces you need coated.
We recommend a coating
Our team confirms whether TiN or another coating fits your application, and quotes the work.
Ship it in, we coat it
Send your tooling to our Fridley, MN shop. We coat it and return it ready to run.
Frequently asked questions
What does TiN PVD coating cost?
Pricing depends on part size, quantity and the coating you choose. Send us your part details and we will quote the job.
Is there a minimum order?
We coat everything from small lots to full production runs. Tell us your quantity in the form and we will confirm what works for your job.
Can you coat tools that are not near Minnesota?
Yes. Manufacturers ship tooling to us from across the United States, plus Canada and Mexico. Our shop is in Fridley, Minnesota.
What materials can be TiN coated?
We coat carbide and hardened tool steel tooling. Tell us your substrate and we will confirm it is a fit before you ship.
Do you sharpen tools too?
No. We apply the coating only. Many resharpening services send tools to us for re-coating after they regrind them.
Should I choose TiN or a different coating?
It depends on the job. TiN is a proven general purpose coating. We also offer TiCN, AlTiN/TiAlN, CrN and our Alpha™ coating, and we will help you pick based on your material and application.
Get Your PVD TiN Coating Quote
Tell us what you need coated and how many. We will recommend the right coating and send you pricing. Call 763-785-9436 or send the form.
- Gold TiN hard coating on carbide and tool steel
- Ship tooling in from anywhere in the US
- Also TiCN, AlTiN, CrN and Alpha™ coatings
Prefer to talk? Call 763-785-9436