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Thermal evaporation: principle, limits, and comparisons
What is thermal evaporation? Thermal evaporation is one of the fundamental techniques of PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition): the source material is heated to its evaporation temperature, releasing…
Reactive deposition: PVD with reactive gas
What’s reactive deposition? Reactive deposition is a variant of the PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) process in which a reactive gas, typically nitrogen (N₂), oxygen (O₂), or hydrocarbons, is…
PVD Target: what it is, source material, geometry, and thermal management
What is the PVD target? In the PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) process, the target is the source material: the solid that, when subjected to erosion inside the deposition chamber, releases…
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How a PVD System Works: Technologies and Processes Explained
Discover how a PVD coating system works: vacuum chamber structure, deposition technologies (Sputtering, Arc), and…
PVD and Electroplating: Current Trends and Future Scenarios for Metal Finishes
Discover the latest metal finishes: matte black, gun metal, golds, and bronzes. Trends in PVD and electroplating for…
Water management and treatment in electroplating and PVD: what really happens behind the scenes
Wastewater treatment and recirculation in electroplating and PVD: technologies, green chemistry, and solutions to…
PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition): definition, operation and main applications
The PVD process, Physical Vapour Deposition. A technical overview of how it works, the materials involved, and its…
Outsourcing PVD and Galvanic Treatments: Advantages, Risks, and Strategies in Industrial Subcontracting
Is it better to invest in an in-house galvanic or PVD system, or to rely on an external supplier? Let’s analyze the…