A simple but effective way to double-check multi-coating finishes. Today, we see many different coatings being used in the same finishing processes, and I believe we need to be very careful that we ...

The scope of applications for Thin films and coatings have a wide range of applications from optical tribiological, and biomedical ones to microelectronics, packaging and decorative uses. A coating’s ...

Micro-impact testing is a new repetitive contact technique, developed by Micro Materials, that is becoming more widespread as companies seek to optimise coating adhesion, toughness and resistance to ...

Nanostructure developments lead to high-hardness / low-friction PVD product for cutting tools End mills coated with ta-C. Rockwell indent of ta-C coating shows excellent adhesion. “Physical vapor ...