This article is a useful resource if you’d like to know more about the PVD, CVD, and DLC processes. The piece covers how these processes work, why these coatings benefit product manufacturers interested in functional or decorative coatings, and the benefits of bringing these coating processes in-house. The article states that thin-film coating equipment enhances manufacturers’ overall operations and that bringing systems in-house allows “manufacturers to control costs better and keep a closer eye on quality.” The article quotes VaporTech sales and marketing director David Wayne explaining PVD finishes, with which manufacturers choose a solid material such as a metal, vaporize it in a vacuum, combine it with other elements to customize its physical properties, and then condense it on a product’s surface. Global systems engineer Nick Peterson was also interviewed. He explained the physical and chemical properties of thin-film coatings, including corrosion, wear resistance, and coefficient of friction.
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VaporTech designs, builds, and services thin-film deposition PVD coating equipment that deposits PVD and PECVD coatings to improve products worldwide. We’re committed to what we do because we know that a product’s finish instantly communicates its quality—and impacts how customers view a brand. We understand that a finish that stands the test of time emphasizes a brand’s commitment to quality and value. For more than 25 years, our team of scientists and engineers has been helping customers apply beautiful and durable hard coatings that enhance and differentiate home hardware, medical devices, industrial tooling, consumer electronics, sporting goods, and many other products. We are located in Longmont, Colorado, and support our customers globally.