PVD and CVD are the most commonly used surface treatment methods for tools and moulds, CVD is based on chemical vapour deposition and PVD is based on physical vapour deposition, as they differ in principle, the final coating results are different and each has its own focus in application. Read More

There are many different types of ion sources used in vacuum coating. The main ones are: high frequency ion sources, arc discharge ion sources, Kaufmann ion sources, radio frequency ion sources, Hall ion sources, cold cathode ion sources, electron cyclotron ion sources, anode layer ion sources, inductively coupled ion sources and probably many other types of ion sources that have not been mentioned. Read More

Specialised physical vapour deposition (PVD) coatings are widely recognised for the key role they play in improving operational performance and extending the life of parts in manufacturing and industry. Read More

PVD, like water plating, both belong to the category of surface treatment, and both are used to make one material cover the surface of another material in a certain way to obtain a layer or multiple layers of film with decorative effect or with certain functions (wear resistance, corrosion resistance, heat resistance, electrical conductivity, etc.). Read More