This invention discloses a method for removing
chromium-based coatings from the surface of
cutting tools. The tool to be removed is contacted with an
aqueous solution containing a stripping solution, and the reaction is carried out by heating. The stripping solution is an alkaline stripping solution containing
potassium ferricyanide and an alkali, with a concentration of 140-160 g per
liter of water. The
reaction temperature is controlled between 40°C and 55°C, and a constant temperature water bath is used to maintain this temperature.
Reaction temperature is a critical factor: below 40°C, the
reaction rate decreases significantly; above 55°C, the
metal protective agent in the stripping solution fails, leading to
corrosion of the tool substrate. The stripping time is adjusted according to the
coating thickness and temperature: the greater the thickness or the lower the temperature, the longer the time required; and vice versa. This invention has high stripping efficiency, effectively protects the substrate, and is suitable for various
chromium-based coatings such as Cr, CrAl, CrN, and AlCrN on high-speed steel,
cemented carbide, or
powder metallurgy steel
cutting tools.