Metallized plastics are used to replace metal objects by plastics with similar properties. Such as abrasion resistance and electric conductivity which are not innate characteristics of plastic. It also makes parts lower in weight and have higher corrosion resistance.
In general we use ABS and PC plastics materials to process by vacuum metallization (Physical Vapor Deposition method ) to realize metal-plated parts.
The most common metal materials for surface treatment are:
PVD is the abbreviation of Physical Vapor Deposition. It refers to the practice of using low-voltage and high-current arc discharge technology. It vaporizes the target material, and ionize both the evaporated material and gas under vacuum conditions.
By using the acceleration of electric field, the evaporated material and its reaction products are deposited on the part to be metallized.
PVD coating and traditional electroplating are similar. Both belong to the category of surface treatment. Both are used to cover the surface of another material.
The difference between the two is that PVD coating film layer and the surface of the work-piece have:
PVD coatings:
The PVD coatings are harder and have 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. PVD coating technology can achieve metallic like appearances on the surfaces of plastics
The surfaces metallized using PVD have the following characteristics:
In the harsh environment such as sun or humidity:
It reduces the time and cost required to clean and polish plated brass or gold.
The weight of the metallized part is lower than full metal parts, so it is easier to transport and to manufacture.
It can bend over 90 degrees without cracking or peeling (PVD coating holds high adhesion and durability). Other technologies, including electroplating and spraying, cannot be compared.
Metallized plastics are used to replace metal objects by plastics with similar properties. Such as abrasion resistance and electric conductivity which are not innate characteristics of plastic. It also makes parts lower in weight and have higher corrosion resistance.
In general we use ABS and PC plastics materials to process by vacuum metallization (Physical Vapor Deposition method ) to realize metal-plated parts.
The most common metal materials for surface treatment are:
PVD is the abbreviation of Physical Vapor Deposition. It refers to the practice of using low-voltage and high-current arc discharge technology. It vaporizes the target material, and ionize both the evaporated material and gas under vacuum conditions.
By using the acceleration of electric field, the evaporated material and its reaction products are deposited on the part to be metallized.
PVD coating and traditional electroplating are similar. Both belong to the category of surface treatment. Both are used to cover the surface of another material.
The difference between the two is that PVD coating film layer and the surface of the work-piece have:
PVD coatings:
The PVD coatings are harder and have 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. PVD coating technology can achieve metallic like appearances on the surfaces of plastics
The surfaces metallized using PVD have the following characteristics:
In the harsh environment such as sun or humidity:
It reduces the time and cost required to clean and polish plated brass or gold.
The weight of the metallized part is lower than full metal parts, so it is easier to transport and to manufacture.
It can bend over 90 degrees without cracking or peeling (PVD coating holds high adhesion and durability). Other technologies, including electroplating and spraying, cannot be compared.