MoST ® for Metal Forming Applications

A Revolutionary PVD
Solid Film Coating for the
Metal Forming Industry
MoST ® is a PVD solid film lubricant coating for the metal forming industry which
provides dramatic improvements in tool performance. MoST ® exhibits an ultra low
coefficient of friction (0.01 - 0.06), lower than that of Teflon® or graphite. What
makes MoST ® different from other solid film lubricants is its hardness (2000 Hv
minimum), which is similar to that of PVD TiN . MoST ® provides a combination of
lubricity and wear resistance not currently available from any other coating or sur-
face enhancement technique.

Benefits of MoST ®
The unique combination of wear resistance and lubricity of MoST ® dramatically
prolongs tool life. Apply MoST® to resist adhesive and abrasive wear, which are
common failures modes for metal forming tools. MoST ®’s lubricity reduces the
friction between tool and workpiece material minimizing or eliminating the need
for lubricants and post-forming cleaning operations. MoST ®’s superior resistance
to galling significantly reduces the amount of die maintenance-related downtime
while producing better part finishes.

Optimum performance of MoST ® is achieved at operating temperatures below

450ºC (842ºF). For dry forming applications, use MoST ® on the following work-
piece materials: carbon steel, alloy steel such as HSLA, pre-painted, coated, or
galvanized steel, stainless steels, aluminum alloys and copper alloys.

Recommended Applications for MoST ®

• Dry Forming • Forming Galvanized and Pre-painted Steel
• Pierce Punches • Hydroforming
• Cold Heading/Forming Punches • Powder Metal Compaction
• Forming/Drawing Stainless Steel • Fine Blanking Tools

MoST ® in Performance vs. TD

1. Ironing Cold Rolled Steel, .125" 2. Drawing Cold Rolled Steel, .080"
Petroleum-based lubricant. TD customer at 3,000 pieces
stopped to polish tool 3 to 4 times daily. With MoST ®, tool
still operating after 36,000 pieces with no polishing.
225,000 40,000
200,000 35,000
175,000 30,000
150,000 25,000
125,000 20,000
100,000 15,000
75,000 10,000
50,000 5,000
25,000
# pcs. TD MoST ®
# pcs. TD MoST ®

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1823 East Whitcomb Avenue
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Tel. + 248 398 9100
Tel. + 800 929 1794
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