PVD Coatings - Physical Vapor Deposition

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PVD Structures and Properties

PVD coatings can have different Nano-Composite structures and properties that can be configured to meet the performance requirements of many different applications. Monolayers, multilayers and duplex systems can be applied. IBC Coatings can provide customer specific coatings as needed.

PVD CeraTough™ Performance

The performance of our CeraTough™ PVD coatings deposited using our proprietary High Energy PVD process is superior to many other commercially available coatings in the most demanding heavy-duty applications.

PVD Coating Options:

PVD Characteristics:

• High hardness
• Low coefficient of friction (as low as 0.4)
• High corrosion resistance
• Great adhesion to substrate material
• Fretting resistance
• Adhesive wear resistance
• Self-lubrication in dry wear conditions
• Excellent release properties
• Excellent surface finish, will mirror that of the substrate

PVD Application Methods:

• Cathodic Arc Physical Vapor Deposition (CAPVD)
• Magnetron Sputtering Physical Vapor Deposition (MSPVD)

PVD Size Capabilities:

• CAPVD systems have a 3,000 lb. weight limit and can accommodate parts that fit into a 40" dia. and up to 45” high
• MSPVD systems have a 2,000 lb. weight limit and can accommodate parts 30" in diameter and 40" tall

PVD Common Applications:

• Cutting tools for aluminum, aluminum-silicon alloys, powder metallurgy alloys
• Tools for metal forming and blanking
• Plastic molds and extrusion components for abrasion and corrosion resistance
• Hydraulic components – cylinders, pistons, gear pumps
• Valve components – balls, gates, seats, actuators, housings
• Automotive components – crank shafts, cam shafts, gears, bearings, piston rings, tappets, wrist pins, fuel injectors
• Pump components – impellers, diffusers, rotors
• Mechanical seals
• Large stamping, forging, die-casting, plastics, rubber, extrusion and cutting tools and machinery