From carbide-grade hardness on ferrous steels to aluminum-safe PVD films for non-ferrous alloys, VaporKote engineers the right coating for every cutting tool and industrial component. Our diffusion and physical vapor deposition processes extend tool life, reduce friction, and cut replacement costs—so your operations in Anaheim and beyond run longer between shutdowns.
Comprehensive coating solutions engineered to maximize tool life and performance across ferrous and non-ferrous applications.
Physical vapor deposition coatings including CrN, TiN, AlN, and ZrN tailored to your tool substrate. Each coating is selected to optimize wear resistance, corrosion protection, and thermal stability for ferrous and non-ferrous cutting applications.
High-hardness boron diffusion treatment achieving RC75+ equivalency (1500 Knoop)—harder than tungsten carbide. Ideal for ferrous tool surfaces exposed to severe abrasion, erosion, and high-friction cutting environments.
High-temperature metal-powder diffusion process that forms a metallurgical alloy layer at the tool surface. Delivers superior wear and corrosion resistance, outperforming conventional surface treatments on both ferrous and non-ferrous substrates.
Precision plasma nitriding introduces nitrogen into the tool surface, creating a hardened case that dramatically enhances wear resistance and fatigue strength. Well-suited for gears, shafts, and complex ferrous tool geometries.
Aluminum diffusion coating that provides outstanding oxidation and high-temperature corrosion resistance. Particularly effective for tool fixtures and components operating in elevated-temperature or chemically aggressive non-ferrous processing environments.
Stress relieving, annealing, hardening, and tempering processes precisely controlled to optimize the mechanical properties of tool base materials before or after coating, ensuring dimensional integrity and maximum coating adhesion.
Our engineers evaluate your tool substrate—whether ferrous steel, carbide, or a non-ferrous alloy—along with the operating environment, cutting speeds, and chemical exposures at your facility to identify the optimal coating chemistry.
See how VaporKote's tool coatings have extended component life and reduced costs for industrial clients.
"Vaporkote is a metal heat treating company in Anaheim, California. The owner Robert Frazier is a great person to deal with. He has well over 40 years experience in custom metal treating. They are also helpful and know how to get the work done correctly."
"Vaporkote is a metal heat treating company in Anaheim, California. The owner Robert Frazier is a great person to deal with. He has well over 40 years experience in custom metal treating. They are also helpful and know how to get the work done correctly."
"Vaporkote is a metal heat treating company in Anaheim, California. The owner Robert Frazier is a great person to deal with. He has well over 40 years experience in custom metal treating. They are also helpful and know how to get the work done correctly."
For over 37 years, VaporKote has been the preferred coating partner for industries demanding precision, durability, and proven results.
Founded in 1987, VaporKote brings decades of metallurgical knowledge to every ferrous and non-ferrous tool coating project.
Our boronizing achieves 1500 Knoop hardness—surpassing tungsten carbide—delivering unmatched wear protection for critical tooling.
All coatings are certified against ASTM, ASME, SAE, and API codes, ensuring compliance with the most demanding industrial specifications.
We formulate custom coating powder mixes in-house at our Anaheim facility, delivering finely tuned solutions no off-the-shelf coating can match.
A team of coating specialists dedicated to extending the life of industrial tooling.
Founded in 1987 in Anaheim, California, VaporKote has spent over 37 years redefining what industrial tool coatings can achieve. What began as a focused mission to improve wear and corrosion resistance has grown into a comprehensive industrial protection company serving aerospace, petrochemical, mining, oil production, and manufacturing clients across North America. Our Southern California facility houses state-of-the-art PVD chambers, boronizing furnaces capable of processing large components up to 68 inches in diameter, and TD coating systems—all operated by experienced metallurgists and coating engineers. We don't apply coatings off a shelf; we engineer them from the substrate up, formulating on-site powder mixes and certifying results against ASTM, ASME, SAE, and API standards. At VaporKote, our mission is your longevity.
Industrial cutting tools are most commonly coated with physical vapor deposition (PVD) films such as titanium nitride (TiN), chromium nitride (CrN), aluminum nitride (AlN), and zirconium nitride (ZrN). Ferrous tools may also receive boron diffusion coatings or thermal diffusion coatings that form a hardened metallurgical layer directly in the base metal surface for maximum adhesion and durability.
Speak with a VaporKote coating engineer for a free, no-obligation technical consultation.
Coatings certified to ASTM and ASME engineering standards.
All coating processes adhere to SAE and API industrial codes.
Industry-recognized longevity and proven coating expertise since 1987.
Tell us about your tooling material, application, and performance goals. Our engineers will recommend the right coating, provide a detailed quote, and keep your project on schedule.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (714) 632-8607 You can also send us a quick email at sales@vaporkote.com
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (714) 632-8607 You can also send us a quick email at sales@vaporkote.com