Physical Coatings: Techniques like sputtering (magnetron, DC, RF) and evaporation (thermal, electron beam) for depositing thin films. Plasma spraying, offering thicker coatings for enhanced wear resistance, is also explored. The unique advantages and applications of various PVD variations are examined.
Chemical Coatings: Familiar materials like paints, varnishes, lacquers, and inks, finds their place alongside advanced techniques such as sol-gel coatings, electrophoretic deposition (EPD), and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) in this area. Spray coating (combustion and plasma), dip coating, and spin coating further broaden the spectrum of possibilities explored.
Composite Coatings: Composite coatings combine the properties of metallic, inorganic, and organic materials in synergistic ways. This approach enables the creation of coatings with superior performance characteristics tailored to specific application needs.
