Hongfeng Mechanical Equipment Manufactory

Xiangtan, China

Basically it is one form of Physical vapor deposition. Essentially, this process was developed to imbue non-metal items with metallic properties A process of combining metal with a non-metallic substrate through evaporation. While there are many different metals to choose from when using this type of technology, aluminum is the most common due to its relatively low melting temperature and its very bright reflection. Metalizing can be done to a part to give it mirror-like properties, or change its electrical properties, or to simply make it look more aesthetically pleasing. Metal is vaporized inside a vacuum chamber and then it condenses back into solid metal on the item to be coated.  

PVD coating processes are compatible with a wide variety of substrates including stainless steel, high carbon steel, glass, ceramics, chrome, and select plastics. In some instances, they are harder and more corrosion resistant than coatings applied by the electroplating process. Most coatings have high temperature and good impact strength, excellent abrasion resistance and are so durable that protective topcoats are almost never necessary. Another important consideration is that these films are more environmentally friendly than traditional coating processes such as electroplating and painting   We are specializing in the Manufacturing of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coatings since 2008. Over the past years, these coatings have become standards in many industries including medical/surgical, automotive, aerospace, tooling, plastics, hardware, metal forming and cutlery to name just a few. We offer Thermal Evaporation , Cathodic Arc and Magnetron Sputtering technologies machines that are designed to produce the highest quality coatings in a quick and efficient "job" production setting. Our proven application expertise combined with our extensive inventory of target materials ensures that we will be able to meet your most demanding application requirements.   Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), also termed "atomic deposition" is a process through which material vaporized from a source (target) is transported in the form of a vapor through a vacuum to the substrate where it condenses. "Layers" are deposited atom by atom or molecule by molecule at sub-atmospheric pressure (vacuum) onto a solid surface. Depending on the application requirements, there may be multiple layers of different materials. In general, a thickness of less than one micrometer is generally referred to as a Thin Film. The films can vary in color and performance attributes.  

Vacuum Metalizing can provide: Highly reflective chrome like surface. Low cost when compared to other plating methods. Will not bury the detail in the part, but will show imperfections such as scratches and nicks. Can be tinted for various colors: Gold, Brass, Copper, Red, Blue, Green and Black Chrome. Vacuum Metalizing can be applied to: Plastics, Metals, Glass, Urethanes, Fiberglass, Ceramic, Paper products and many other materials.   Products such as: Headlamp and Tail Lamp Reflectors, Automotive and Motorcycle trim, Hardware, Lamp Reflectors, Advertising Display Items, Emblems, Trophies, Packaging films, Toys, Fishing Lures and novelty items are some of the many products that are Vacuum Metalized.