Amazing facts about PVD sheets | Fabrinox
PVD is an abbreviation for Physical Vapor Deposition. It is a popular and advanced technique for stainless steel surface coating at the moment. It is not only one of the few techniques available for obtaining coatings with micrometer thickness, but it is also the most environmentally friendly method. The basic idea behind PVD is to use a combination of vaporization and physics processes and techniques within a vacuumed space to form an extremely thin layer of coating that will attach to the material's surface. The term "PVD coating" is a bit misleading. It is translucent and does not add a substantial layer of coating to a metal. Instead, with a very small buildup, it alters the physical properties of the metal surface itself. PVD is the gold or black color on the bit's surface. This not only increases the bit's wear resistance but also makes it more visually appealing. Bits can now break due to heat buildup or torque in use, but color wear is extremely rare. App...