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Mate SuperMax™ is a proprietary next generation coating specifically formulated for punch press tooling. A hard, wear resistant, and lubricious coating, SuperMax acts as a barrier between the punch and sheet metal to greatly improve stripping. In customer testing, SuperMax outperforms currently available premium coatings by 2 to 8 times, depending on the application. 

Applied using the very latest nano-layer technology, SuperMax’s harder, denser film greatly increases wear resistance and has a much lower friction coefficient of about 20%. Lower friction means less heat build-up, less galling and longer tool life. SuperMax is particularly good for adhesive wear tooling applications. The lubricity is also beneficial when punching sharp cornered shapes with a 90 degree or smaller angle.

SuperMax is recommended for applications such as 3000 and 5000 series aluminum, cold rolled, galvanized and stainless steels; even pre-painted, vinyl coated and fiberglass materials.

SuperMax can be applied to M4PM™, M2, and Durasteel™ punches. Since SuperMax is a semi-transparent coating, we’ve made it easy to identify by including a protective green tip.*

Minimum Punch Size:**

Shape	Minumum Punch Size Suitable for SuperMax™ Coating
Round	Minimum diameter = 0.098(2.50)
Rectangle	If length is > 0.250(6.35) The minimum width is 0.060(1.50) If length is < 0.250(6.35) The minimum width is 0.098(2.50)
Oval	If length is > 0.250(6.35) The minimum width is 0.060(1.50) If length is < 0.250(6.35) The minimum width is 0.098(2.50)
Square	Minimum width = 0.098(2.50)
Others	Consult a Mate Application Specialist

Application Recommendations:

	3000 & 5000 Series Aluminum	Galvanized Steel	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel Under 14 Gauge	Cold Rolled Steel	Vinyl Coated Materials	Pre-Painted Materials Under 16 Gauge	Fiberglass
SuperMax™	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Maxima™	X	X	X	X		X	X
Nitride	X			X	X		X	X

* Mate’s SuperMax tooling can be identified by its subtle matte finish and a protective green cap when shipped.

** If you require a smaller minimum punch size, contact a Mate Application Specialist