Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC)
DLC coatings are formed when ionized and decomposed carbon or hydrocarbon species land on the surface of a substrate with energy typically 10-300eV. DLC films may possess exceptional mechanical (high hardness), optical (high optical band gap), electrical (high electrical resistivity), chemical (inert) and tribological (low friction and wear coefficient) properties and can be deposited at low substrate temperatures (~200°C)
Applications:
| CUTTING * | METAL FORMING * | MOLDING | ENGINES |
COMPONENTS |
| DRILLS | PUNCHES | PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDS | VALVES | SHAFTS |
| END MILLS | DIES | CAVITIES & CORES | WRIST PINS | GEARS |
| RAZOR BLADES | FINE BLANKING TOOLS | EJECTOR PINS | TAPPETS | BEARINGS |
| CARBIDE INSERTS | COINING DIES | RUBBER MOLDS | PISTONS | CAMS OR SHIELDS |