King Cobra — Titanium Nitride (TiN)
The proven all-rounder — hardness and wear resistance with a signature gold finish.
A warm, lustrous gold — the classic, recognizable PVD finish.
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What is King Cobra?
King Cobra is titanium nitride (TiN) — the original, proven PVD coating. Very hard, wear resistant, and chemically inert, with a signature gold finish. It delivers significant tooling-life gains on ferrous materials and softer steels, and serves equally well far beyond cutting tools.
Best for: A proven, versatile all-rounder for ferrous cutting and much more.
Key properties
- Chemically inert, easy-to-clean surface
- Excellent adhesion & wear resistance
- Reduces abrasive & adhesive wear
- Signature gold finish
Specifications
King Cobra 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 King Cobra performs.
From the cutting edge to everything beyond it.
⚙ Cutting tools
✦ Beyond cutting tools
King Cobra in the real world.
A closer look at parts finished in King Cobra's gold coating.
Is King Cobra right for your part?
Tell us your material and application — we'll confirm whether King Cobra is the best fit, or recommend another coating from the line.