Coating Technology | Industrial metal finishing, decorative coatings | Industry Standard: Electroplating (ISO 14551) Our Base: PVD Vacuum Coating (ASTM F1472) Our Advanced: Plasma Enhanced PVD (ASTM F2930) ▲ (Thicker coatings, 150nm vs 100nm) | Base: No chemical baths, eco-friendly. Advanced: 50% higher durability (ASTM B415). | Base: Higher energy cost. Advanced: Requires specialized chamber (▲ $2k premium). |
Substrate Compatibility | Coating on copper, stainless steel | Industry Standard: Limited to steel (ASTM A370) Our Base: Copper, Stainless Steel (ASTM A268) Our Advanced: Adds Aluminum, Titanium (ASTM B211) ▲ | Wider material support for aerospace and electronics. | Advanced requires pre-treatment for exotic metals (▲ 2hr extra prep time). |
Coating Thickness | Functional coatings (wear resistance) | Industry Standard: 50–80nm (ISO 10110) Our Base: 100nm (ISO 10110) Our Advanced: 150nm (ISO 10110) ▲ | Base: 2x thicker than electroplating. Advanced: 3x thicker for extreme wear. | Thicker coatings may require post-polishing (▲ 15% longer cycle time). |
Operational Pressure | High-vacuum applications | Industry Standard: 10⁻² Torr (ISO 14644) Our Base: 10⁻³ Torr (ISO 14644) Our Advanced: 10⁻⁴ Torr (ISO 14644) ▲ | Base: Faster coating cycles. Advanced: 99.99% purity for optics (▲ 20% cost). | Advanced needs specialized pumps (▲ maintenance complexity). |
Energy Efficiency | Large-scale production | Industry Standard: 5kW/hr/m² (IEC 60050) Our Base: 3.5kW/hr/m² (IEC 60050) Our Advanced: 2.8kW/hr/m² (IEC 60050) ▲ | Base: 30% lower energy cost. Advanced: 45% savings (▲ ROI in 2 years). | Advanced requires higher initial investment (▲ 15% upfront cost). |
Warranty | Long-term equipment reliability | Industry Standard: 6 months (ISO 14225) Our Base: 12 months (ISO 14225) Our Advanced: 24 months (ISO 14225) ▲ | Base: Double industry standard. Advanced: Full coverage for critical parts. | Advanced excludes consumables (e.g., plasma nozzles). |