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    Why Is Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) A...

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    All the different terminology around PVD coatings can be confusing. PVD stands for physical vapor deposition. The word is sometimes used interchangeably with CVD (chemical vapor deposition), but these are two different processes that can bo...

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    Color PVD Coatings: The Future Is Bright
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    How are PVD color coatings made, and what colors can you get? Read on. To create color PVD finishes, you deposit films with specific stoichi...
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    What's the Difference Between PVD and CVD Coating Processes?
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    Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) are two “families” of processes commonly used to produce thin films on a...
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    Dark Black, Purple, and Rainbow PVD Coatings
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    Popular colors (including rainbow PVD coating) The continuing evolution of PVD coating colors helps you make your products stand out in the ...
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    PVD Coating Costs: $20 Per Batch or $20 Per Part? [video]
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    Does PVD coating add substantial costs to my product? A common misconception about a physical vapor deposition (PVD) finish is that PVD coat...
    How a PVD Coater – and the PVD Process – Work: VT-1500i™ System VIDEO
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    Welcome to a video overview of the VT-1500i™ PVD coating system, one of our most popular physical vapor deposition machines. This system can...

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