| What you’re seeing (symptoms) |
Likely failure mode |
Armoloy-available treatments |
Other industry options (not offered by Armoloy) |
Benefit focus |
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Die lip wear, edge rounding, die lines; output quality degrades as lips lose definition
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Abrasive wear + geometry loss on critical edges and land areas (often accelerated by additives/fillers)
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Thin Dense Chrome (TDC)
Thin, uniform hard surface to protect critical die geometry with minimal dimensional growth.
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Hard PVD films (e.g., CrN variants)
Thin-film wear options supplied by external PVD providers.
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Metal + performance
Geometry retention & film quality
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Buildup on lips/lands, sticking, frequent cleaning; drag marks or streaks tied to residue
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Adhesion + friction-driven pickup (surface energy/roughness + resin/additives); residue increases defects and downtime
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Electroless Nickel + PTFE (EN-PTFE) (where specified)
Helps reduce adhesion and friction that drive sticking, buildup, and cleanup frequency.
High-Phos Electroless Nickel (ENP) (where specified)
Uniform barrier option when corrosion resistance and coverage matter.
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DLC (PVD/PACVD)
Common low-friction approach supplied by other coating providers for reduced pickup.
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Performance failures
Less buildup, less downtime
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Scoring, scuffing, or galling on wipe zones, adapters, or contact interfaces; wear tracks grow over time
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Adhesive wear (galling) + sliding wear under load; friction accelerates damage
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Thin Dense Chrome (TDC)
Hard, thin protection to mitigate wear and preserve fit where contact and alignment matter.
Surface engineering consult
We’ll validate build, hardness, and contact behavior so you don’t trade wear resistance for tolerance issues.
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CrN (PVD)
Often used as a tough anti-galling thin film by external providers.
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Metal failures
Anti-galling / wear mitigation
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Corrosion staining, pitting, haze after cleaning; surfaces trap contaminants and degrade finish
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Corrosion initiation + roughness/buildup sites; cleaning chemistry and moisture accelerate attack
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Electropolish + passivation (where applicable)
Smooths and improves cleanability on suitable alloys; reduces sites that hold residue and initiate corrosion.
High-Phos Electroless Nickel (ENP) (where specified)
Uniform barrier option where corrosion resistance is a primary driver.
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ASTM A967 passivation (industry standard process)
Commonly specified for stainless corrosion performance improvements (performed by qualified providers).
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Metal + performance
Corrosion control & cleanliness
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Thermal instability, hot spots, output inconsistency; defects that correlate with temperature imbalance
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Thermal management limitation (heat extraction / distribution); not always solved by a coating alone
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Surface engineering consult
We help confirm where surface treatment helps, where it should be avoided, and how to protect critical areas without compromising thermal goals.
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High-conductivity copper alloys (e.g., MoldMAX® / AMPCOLOY®)
Material/insert solutions commonly used to improve heat extraction in hot zones.
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Performance failures
Stability & defect control
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Rapid wear with filled resins (glass/mineral), erosion on flow faces; frequent refurb cycles
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High-abrasion wear regime beyond typical thin coating duty; often requires engineered liners or thick carbides
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Thin Dense Chrome (TDC)
Useful when thin, uniform hardening is needed without altering geometry; we’ll confirm suitability for abrasive duty.
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Bimetallic liners / barrels (Ni–carbide, TC)
HVOF WC–Co/Cr on wear faces
Common heavy-duty solutions supplied by specialty vendors for extreme wear.
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Metal failures
Severe wear mitigation
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