Using advanced PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) technology, we apply thin metallic layers to a variety of materials to deliver surface solutions with a high-gloss finish and an authentic metallic appearance and properties tailored to demanding industrial applications.
The process is carried out in a vacuum chamber under carefully controlled process parameters, enabling process repeatability, process consistency and stable quality.
Key advantages of PVD metallisation
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Authentic metallic appearance
Various metallic effects and finishing appearances – including silver, gold, chrome, copper and dark nickel.
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Repeatability and process consistency
Precise control of coating thickness and process parameters enables uniform metallisation and compliance with application requirements.
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Technical flexibility
Suitable for a variety of materials as well as complex and demanding product geometries.
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Integration with liquid coating
Combines aesthetic and functional surface properties tailored to application requirements and the selected coating system.
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Functional surface properties
Enables additional functional properties depending on the selected coating system and application requirements.
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Production flexibility
Suitable for prototype, low-volume and serial production.
Integration of liquid coating and PVD – vacuum metallisation – all under one roof
Which surface finishing solution best suits your product requirements?
Liquid coating, PVD – vacuum metallisation, or an integrated technological solution?
Liquid coating enables the implementation of various colour shades, finishing looks, and functional surface properties, adapted to the technical, functional, and aesthetic requirements of the product.
The process is suitable for prototype production, low-volume production, and serial production, and allows for a high degree of flexibility according to application requirements and intended conditions of use.
By applying a thin layer of aluminium, it is possible to achieve an authentic high-gloss metallic appearance in with various decorative effects.
The process is suitable for industrial applications, and for applications with higher requirements regarding abrasion resistance, chemicals, and environmental influences, it is supplemented with appropriately selected protective coatings as needed.
The integration of liquid coating and PVD – vacuum metallisation combines the advantages of both technologies and enables surface finishing adapted to the aesthetic, functional, and technical requirements of the product.
In combination with appropriately selected protective coatings, the surface can achieve improved abrasion resistance, resistance to chemicals and environmental influences, and enables additional functional properties according to application requirements, while maintaining the desired decorative appearance.
The process is suitable for demanding industrial applications where, in addition to aesthetic appearance, functionality, surface durability, and operational reliability under the intended conditions of use are also key.
Technical capabilities and specifications
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Metallisation area
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Full metallisation (360°), partial metallisation with masking |
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Metallic coating thickness
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Tailored to customer specifications |
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Product dimensions and capacity
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Maximum diameter 340 mm, length 1400 mm; when integrated with wet coating: diameter 260 mm, length 840 mm |
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Materials
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Plastics, metals, glass and composites (depending on material properties, product geometry and process requirements) |
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Surface pre-treatment
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Plasma cleaning and surface activation (HMDSO processes) |
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Metallic coatings
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Aluminium, copper (depending on the application) |
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Visual effects / finishes
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Mirror finish, silver, gold, copper, bronze, dark nickel and other metallic shades |
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Functional properties
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EMI shielding (Faraday effect) – reduction of electromagnetic interference and protection of sensitive electronic components (depending on the selected coating system and application) |
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Surface protection
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HMDSO process for better resistance of metallised surface from corosion |