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Tool Coating
The right coating decides between tool life or downtime
High-tech wear-protection coatings from Oerlikon Balzers — perfectly tailored to your tool geometry. We combine CNC regrinding and coating into one comprehensive service for maximum tool performance.
Partner of Oerlikon Balzers — the world's leading provider of wear-protection coatings
THE PROBLEM
Uncoated Tools Wear Out Significantly Faster
Without the right protective coating, your tool loses tool life faster, overheats and produces scrap. That costs both money and time.

Premature wear

Without coating, friction heat attacks the carbide directly. The cutting edge loses its sharpness and tool life drops drastically.

Frequent tool changes

Short tool life means more frequent changes. Every change costs machine time, setup time and productivity.

Higher cost per part

More tool consumption combined with poorer surface quality results in: higher cost per workpiece.

THE SOLUTION
Geometry + Coating = Maximum Tool Performance
The best coating is no good on poor geometry — and vice versa. Brinkmann Schleiftechnik delivers both from a single source: first precision CNC regrinding, then the optimal wear-protection coating from Oerlikon Balzers.
  • Higher tool life through improved cutting-edge stability
  • Professional recoating after regrinding
  • Significantly lower tool costs through reduced wear
  • Higher temperature and load resistance
  • Comprehensive consultation on optimal coating selection
  • Latest coating technologies always available
COATING TYPES
The Right Coating for Every Application
In collaboration with Oerlikon Balzers, we offer you a broad range of PVD wear-protection coatings — perfectly matched to your material and your machining task.
Coating Application (Milling & Drilling Tools)
BALINIT® ALCRONA EVOUniversal coating (steel up to approx. 55 HRC)
BALIQ® TISINOS PROHard machining (> 55 HRC)
BALINIT® PERTURAHigh-performance drills (carbide only)
BALINIT® MAYURAAluminium, brass, copper, bronze

Further coating variants available on request. We'll advise you on the optimal coating for your application.

A WELL‒RUN SERVICE
Grinding + Coating Hand in Hand
Coordinated processes with Oerlikon Balzers: we grind, coat and deliver – all in a single cycle.
01

CNC Regrinding

True-to-original geometry on 5-axis grinding machines

02

Coating

Optimal PVD coating from Oerlikon Balzers on freshly ground geometry

03

Return Delivery

Inspected, coated, ready for use in just a few working days

YOUR BENEFITS
Why Brinkmann for Your Coating?

Long-standing partnership with Oerlikon Balzers

Direct access to the world's leading coating manufacturer. You benefit from the latest state of research.

Perfect match between geometry + coating

Regrinding and coating in one process means: optimal adhesion and maximum performance.

Shorter turnaround times

One contact, one order, one cycle. No back-and-forth shipping between different service providers.

Cost-effective recoating

Regrinding and recoating cost only a fraction of a new tool — with comparable tool life.

Individual consultation

We don't make blanket recommendations — we analyse your machining task and suggest the optimal coating.

DIN ISO 9001 quality

Documented processes, measurement-based inspection and transparent quality control on every order.

FURTHER INFORMATION
Exciting Insights Into Our Processes
Process chain at Brinkmann Schleiftechnik
Our Quality Inspection
Why Logistics Matter More Than You'd Think When It Comes to Tools
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Tool Coating
Which coating is the right one for my tool?
Can already-coated tools be recoated?
Does Brinkmann also do coating in-house?
Can I also have my tools ground without coating?
More tool life, lower tool costs — through the right coating
Get expert advice on which wear-protection coating is the best match for your tools and machining tasks.
Contact Christian Spitze for more details.