Tool steels or high-speed steels (Including AISI 440C, and the A, D and M Series steels) would normally be through-hardened and, therefore, be wear resistant in their own right. For additional wear resistance and to reduce pick-up, particularly in metal working operations, consider:

• Nitriding or Nitrocarburising even if the loads are high. Follow with oxidation and oiling treatment for reduced pick-up. Used on warm forming tools
• Hard Chrome Plate for excellent wear prevention. But Note requirement for de-embrittlement. Good for deep drawing operations
• PVD Coatings for moderate loads. E.g. TiN. Diamond-Like Carbon will give low friction and low wear under moderate loads. Used on cutting and cold-forming tools
• CVD Coatings for higher loads than with PVD. E.g. TiC. But note possible problems of distortion. Used on carbide inserts and other cutting tools, and on hot-forming tools

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