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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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Vibratory finishing: what it is and how it works
From degreasing to vibro-polishing, discover how LEM prepares metal surfaces. Focus on the Vintage finish for premium…
Electroplating: Definition, Process, and Main Industrial Applications
What electroplating is and how it works. Key electrochemical principles, pretreatments, bath analysis and the main…
Sputtering: What It Is, How It Works, and PVD Applications
What is sputtering? Definition, plasma principle, process parameters, technical advantages, and main applications in…
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…