Two distinct physical mechanisms create colour in PVD coatings. Misidentifying which one is active in your process will send you chasing the

PVD coating causes heat. Cooling can be done directly or indirectly. The table compares both methods.

Discover the 35-year evolution of AEGD (Arc Enhanced Glow Discharge) technology in PVD coating. Learn how this innovative process revolution

Why Process Control Is Essential in PVD In plasma and vacuum technology, precise process control is a key success factor. In reactive sputtering, instabilities occur when the gas flow rate reaches the range of stoichiometric film compositions. Without effective control, identical process parameters can produce very different outcomes – such as variations in reactive gas partial pressure, target voltage, or deposition rate. The result: inconsistent film quality, higher scrap r

Cathodic Arc Deposition (CAD) vs. HIPIMS Thin Film Deposition

Introduction    Cathodic arc physical vapour deposition (arc-PVD) is the preferred method for applying hard coatings, such as AlCrN, to...

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Large-area (LAC) coating technology is crucial in modern manufacturing. It enables the deposition of functional thin films across...

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High-Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering (HiPIMS) is an advanced technological approach in materials engineering that offers exceptional...

PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) coatings are thin films that convert solid materials into vapour in a vacuum chamber and condense them...

PFAS, a very commonly used chemical in anti-fingerprint coatings, is read per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances. But I always read it as...

Superior cutting tools are being developed in pursuit of improvement in the manufacturing and machining sectors. One of the most...

Coatings, particularly PVD coatings, are crucial in enhancing the wear resistance of cutting tools and extending their lifespan. These...

Authors: Dr. Joseph Brindley GENCOA and Dr. Anas Ghailane (AVALUXE) Reactive Magnetron Sputtering In reactive magnetron sputtering,...

PVD process used to deposit thin films of material onto surfaces. While PVD coatings are typically known for functional purposes like...

Decorative coatings produced through Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) are renowned for enhancing the appearance and functionality of...

In the context of physical vapor deposition (PVD), "cylindrical cathode PVD" typically refers to a configuration used for the deposition...

Monitoring gas in a vacuum chamber is important for several reasons: Identifying problems early before they affect the process and...

Investigation of Titanium target pieces for PVD sputtering Ti target for PVD sputtering After using Titanium Grade 2 we faced different...