The PVD and CVD processes produce coatings with specific strengths and weaknesses. This article compares the processes and attempts to correct some common misconceptions about CVD coatings. The findings of a survey on tool coaters' use of coating materials and methods are also reported.
Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.
Originally published on CTE: 1999-02-01
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/coatings-move-forward/
Legacy path: /articles/coatings-move-forward