thin coatings

PVD - Physical Vapour Deposition

Fine coating process (2- 5µm thick) vacuum deposition where a material is transformed into steam , finally  transported and deposited on the surface of a substrate.

ADVANTAGES

• Increased performance  life
  ( Cutting tools , molds, dies, cutting and shaping , etc. . )
• Reduced machine downtime
• Reduced maintenance costs
• Productivity increases
• Best product finish
• Reduction / elimination of lubrication

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FEATURES:

• High wear resistance
• High hardness
• High resistance to oxidation at intermediate temperatures
• Good corrosion resistance
• Low coefficient of friction

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS :

Cutting tools for metal removal . Coated carbide tools or high speed steel cutting abrasive materials , adhesives and cutting hard materials .

Cutting aluminum alloys, copper, titanium, cast iron, and superalloys .
Injection molds :  moving parts subject to seizure phenomena .