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    Why Is Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) A...

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    All the different terminology around PVD coatings can be confusing. PVD stands for physical vapor deposition. The word is sometimes used interchangeably with CVD (chemical vapor deposition), but these are two different processes that can bo...

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    Color PVD Coatings: The Future Is Bright
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    How are PVD color coatings made, and what colors can you get? Read on. To create color PVD finishes, you deposit films with specific stoichi...
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    How a PVD Coater – and the PVD Process – Work: VT-1500i™ System VIDEO
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    Welcome to a video overview of the VT-1500i™ PVD coating system, one of our most popular physical vapor deposition machines. This system can...
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    PVD-Finish Faucets and Fixtures with Coatings Trusted by Global Manufacturers
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    How good are your faucet and architectural hardware coatings? Consumers care about style, color, and durability. You are producing the style...
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    What Is Titanium Nitride Coating—and What Are TiN Coatings Used For?
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    Titanium Nitride (TiN) coating is one of the most well-known physical vapor deposition (PVD) choices and has been a mainstay of product fini...
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    Which PVD Coating is Right for You? [webinar recording]
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    Physical vapor deposition (PVD) coatings bring surface characteristics that add value to products and colors, enhancing their appearance and...
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