The Expansion of PVD Coating in Functional Decoration

Article written by Menlo Software

PVD coating has helped develop some of the most efficient types of coating techniques currently available.

science-technology-circuitPhysical vapor deposition has been the preferred coating method for quite some time now. Its reliability as well as impenetrable coating features has propelled the functional decorative surfacing industry into a highly sought after solution. There are many advantages to using PVD vacuum coating systems. Here is a breakdown on some of the methods that are used currently in production.

The Growth of PVD Coating

Throughout the years, PVD coating has seen itself expand to the point where it has become a widely used technique in a variety of industries. Process development has led to the launch of new colors, strategies, and ways to go about the coating process. This has allowed specialists to incorporate the combination of different target materials such as: zirconium, chromium, and titanium-aluminum. A huge step for the coating industry, this discovery has led to new deposition methods as well.

Enhanced Deposition Methods: UBS

Unbalanced magnetron sputtering was used in conjunction with PVD coating in order to provide a thicker coating to the product. In addition to this, this sputter deposition technique also provided a much better result than arc evaporation by including features such as smoothness, gloss, and color range. This process however, is still under development, but great strides have already been made. Expect there to be further development in coating technologies as this industry has seen rapid growth throughout the years.

The Bottom Line

With coating becoming an integral part in society due to its usefulness and aesthetics, one can only believe that it’s set to grow even further – along with expanding into new territories.


 

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