Hercules Beetle — Bronze Carbonitride (TiCN-based)
A tough, distinctive bronze finish that armors parts against wear while standing out.
A rich, warm bronze finish that stands apart.
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What is Hercules Beetle?
Hercules Beetle is our bronze-finish coating, built on titanium carbonitride (TiCN) chemistry — so it carries TiCN’s high hardness and excellent abrasion resistance, with a distinctive warm bronze look. It armors parts that need to perform and stand out, from tooling and dies to non-ferrous machining and firearm components.
Best for: TiCN-grade hardness and abrasion resistance, with a standout bronze finish.
Key properties
- TiCN-grade hardness (~3,200 HV)
- Lower friction than TiN
- Strong abrasion resistance
- Distinctive bronze finish
Specifications
Hercules Beetle vs. the Crystallume PVD line.
How this coating compares across the line on the two specs engineers ask about most.
Microhardness (HV)
Max service temperature (°C)
Values are typical published properties for the underlying coating chemistry, shown for general guidance. Coefficient of friction is a system property that varies with the mating material, load, and environment. Final specifications are confirmed per part and application.
Where Hercules Beetle performs.
From the cutting edge to everything beyond it.
⚙ Cutting tools
✦ Beyond cutting tools
Hercules Beetle in the real world.
A closer look at parts finished in Hercules Beetle's bronze coating.
Is Hercules Beetle right for your part?
Tell us your material and application — we'll confirm whether Hercules Beetle is the best fit, or recommend another coating from the line.