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    What is DLC, Also Known as Diamond-Like-...

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    In materials and finishes, Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC), also called amorphous carbon (a-C), isn't one coating but an entire category of coating materials. DLC has properties that change depending on the bonding of the carbon atoms and the pre...

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    VaporTech® Answers Your 5 Top PVD Coating Hardness Questions
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    1. What is coating hardness? Hardness is the crucial parameter in understanding the structural stability of a material you use, whether it's...
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    How Our Labs Develop PVD Coatings for Customer Needs
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    Why our labs rock at PVD coating development Vapor Technologies, Inc. (VaporTech®) has built our reputation on the thin-film coatings we’ve ...
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    Are Any Everyday Products Thin-Film-Coated? Common PVD Applications Include Faucets, Auto Parts, Tools
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    Q: What do your car’s trim, common tools, and the kitchen faucet you just bought for a home improvement project have in common?
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    Hybrid PVD Machine Gives You Multiple Coating Options
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    VaporTech® VT-Series™ PVD coating machines have been designed based on input from manufacturers like you. The VT-1500i™ system is our midsiz...
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    Case Study: 2 PVD Coating Systems Make Faucet Parts Shine!
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    Click here for a print-ready PDF version of this PVD coating case study. Recently, PVD coating equipment manufacturer Vapor Technologies, In...
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    Your Top 3 DLC Coating Questions Answered
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    Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings blend the best qualities of graphite and diamond, both naturally occurring carbon forms. DLC coatings can...
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