DLC Coating
Machines
VaporTech manufactures DLC coating equipment and systems to benefit operations of any size. Our machines enable you to coat products in-house for just pennies per part, freeing you from high third-party coating costs and production delays.
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Faster DLC coating process, harder surfaces
VT Diamond coatings feature low friction, excellent wear resistance, and a dark gray to near-black color. The unique VaporTech plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition DLC process can coat complex geometries. When you purchase DLC coating equipment from VaporTech, you receive quality products, custom coatings, professional customer care, and technical support and training.
All our versatile VaporTech coating systems can be configured to apply both diamond-like carbon coatings as well as metal-based PVD finishes. Common VT Diamond applications include machine tooling, engine components, aviation, cutting tools, medical devices, and high-value consumer products.
Why Choose VaporTech?
VaporTech is a thin-film coating equipment manufacturer with more than 20 years in the coating industry. We promise to always provide high-quality equipment that exceeds customer satisfaction. When you purchase DLC coating equipment from VaporTech, you receive quality products, custom coatings, professional customer care, and technical support and training. We always make the effort to be there for you during and after the sales process. Have more questions about our DLC coating machines and manufacturing processes?
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VT-i Series
VaporTech VT-i Series™ CVD, PVD and DLC coating systems utilize a unique, centrally mounted coating source with parts that rotate around the perimeter of a large, actively cooled chamber. The systems feature a small footprint for easy integration and a wide range of sizes for small-, medium-, and large-scale operations.
Advantages:
- Multiple system sizes right-sized and competitively priced for low- as well as high- and medium-volume manufacturing.
- Excellent color uniformity throughout the chamber for appealing coatings in decorative applications.
- Even coating deposition rates throughout the chamber for excellent control of coating thickness.
- Some of the lowest coating temperatures in the industry, suitable for both metal and plastic parts.
- Able to coat large parts up to 122 cm (48 inches) long.
Cadence Systems
VaporTech Cadence™ magnetron sputtering systems excel at quickly depositing functional coatings that greatly improve wear and heat resistance, reduce friction, and increase the life of many industrial and consumer products. Ask us about TiN and CrN coatings (as well as DLC).
Advantages:
- High deposition rates shorten coating times for functional applications.
- Multiple coating sources can be used to further increase deposition rates or deposit composite materials.
- VaporTech unique RAAMS™ technology is a high-energy process that significantly improves coating structure, hardness, and wear-resistance compared to traditional sputtering systems.
- Compact system that is easy for smaller manufacturers to use and maintain.
- Perfect for titanium nitride (TiN), Chrome nitride (CrN0, and diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings.
Our Exclusive Low-Temperature Arc Vapor Deposition (LTAVD®) allows for coating of a wide variety of materials such as steel, brass, zinc, or prepared plastic.
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FAQs
What is DLC coating? Is it the same thing as thin-film deposition?
Thin-film deposition is what all VaporTech systems do: Deposit nanometers-thick metal or ceramic coatings to a variety of metal or plastic parts and products. Thin-film coatings are bonded to the substrate at the atomic level. Thin-film coatings are so thin they have no impact on dimensional tolerance and do not mask desired textures in the substrate. They are fade-resistant, consistent, and outperform other coating technologies.
Thin-film deposition is often referred to as “PVD coating,” but in fact, PVD is only one of several processes that are used in thin-film deposition systems. Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) is another process of applying thin-film coatings. DLC is an extremely durable Diamond-Like Carbon coating type that is created via PE-CVD (plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition) process. Regardless of the type of thin-film coating, the process makes parts and products more functional, durable, and beautiful.
Who should use thin-film coatings?
Any manufacturer of metal (or plastic) products can benefit from thin-film deposition for either functional and tribological benefits and/or product durability, aesthetics, and value. Our systems produce superior coatings, harder and more durable as well as appearance-improving, in a wide range of custom metallic materials and colors. Our lower-temperature application offers the ability to coat parts that can’t be exposed to high temperatures, including plastics. Industries we serve include automotive, medical device, home hardware, sports equipment, luxury items, firearms, consumer products, and more.
Will my product benefit from thin-film coatings?
Our thin-film deposition systems increase functional performance and offer exceptional hardness as well as scratch and corrosion resistance to improve the function of industrial and commercial parts. We can create the exact coating you need in a wide range of unique metal colors, from true deep black to brilliant blue, to all natural metallic colors and custom-designed variations. VT systems increase your product’s value and streamline your manufacturing process.
Do your systems scale for different applications?
VaporTech offers multiple systems so you’re only investing in exactly what you need. Each system can use several different processes to meet specific coating needs. Coatings are customized to meet your exact needs. Our systems support multiple coating types, materials, and recipes, rapid conversion to other programs, and meeting both large and small production run requirements.
Is it hard to integrate coating systems into my operation?
VaporTech guides customers through the process of integrating our systems into their existing manufacturing process easily and effectively. We provide on-site installation and training for your employees. Unlike a plating line, which requires operators with extensive education to maintain plating chemistry, customers do not have to hire specialized personnel to operate VaporTech’s systems. We also offer ongoing maintenance, services, and technical support.
How does thin-film deposition affect the bottom line?
Thin-film deposition makes your products function and look better for longer, thus increasing their value. In addition, bringing your systems in-house also saves manufacturing time and reduces related costs.
DLC coating colors
Our different types of PVD coating colors range from stunning rich black to eco-friendly chrome to metallic blue. We can customize each color and its shade so it accurately portrays your company’s brand and vision. With coating thicknesses from nanometers to micrometers, high-tolerance parts can be coated with minimal effect on critical dimensions.
Customer testimonials
The Vapor Technologies, Inc., equipment has been our go-to workhorse for production on a daily basis… It can take the daily throughput of production without compromising quality or dependability.
Since installation of the VT-3000 coating system, we have successfully reduced customer costs, shortened lead times, improved quality, reduced shipping and handling costs, improved ease of scheduling production runs, and improved customer relations.
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