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Metallising \u2013 PVD<\/h1>\n

Specialists in vacuum metallising since 1973<\/h2>\n

Physical vapour deposition (PVD) is often used as a generic term for various thin-film metal coatings applied under vacuum. Of the various techniques used, AMB applies vacuum metallising. One or more metals are vaporised under a vacuum and the vapour cloud formed then condenses on the substrate, i.e. the part intended for coating.<\/p>\n

Thin coating or \u201cthick\u201d is determined by the purpose<\/h2>\n

We coat various plastics with a thin layer of aluminium or nickel chrome alloy to achieve different effects. Coating thickness varies between around 80 nm to 5 \u00b5m, depending on the effect or function to be achieved. AMB uses the method for decorative, reflective, and shielding purposes. Reflective and decorative surfaces are achieved using coating thicknesses below 100 nm. The mirror-like surface can then be used for different types of reflectors. The mirror surface itself is decorative but can also be combined with various tinted or special pigmented lacquers for very fine gloss or matte metallic effects. Silver, gold, chrome or anodised effects are some of our customers\u2019 most popular choices. Coating thicknesses approaching 5 \u00b5m are used in the case of EMC<\/span> and other shielding.<\/p>\n

Eco-friendly technology<\/h2>\n

PVD coatings are resource-efficient and eco-friendly due to the very thin layers and because no environmentally harmful baths or solvents are used. The technique should not be confused with electroplating or chrome plating, which are both electrolytic processes.[\/vc_column_text]

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Metallising for decoration<\/h2>\n

For the coating to achieve the mirror-like effect, it is essential that the surface be as smooth as possible. Most plastic surfaces are not good enough, but we remedy this with a special surface smoothing primer. The rings in an Audi steering wheel or the bathroom washbasin drain are typical examples of plastic components using a thin, decorative metallic surface.<\/p>\n

Wherever there is a need to achieve a metallic surface or effect in an eco-friendly way, our techniques are particularly useful, especially in indoor products.<\/p>\n

We coat the plastic parts with a very thin layer of aluminium, which is then sealed with various clear lacquers. This gives the plastic a matte or gloss metallic finish that is perceived visually as solid metal.
\nAny material that can be lacquered is suitable for metallising, including glass and different metals. Practically all amorphous plastics such as ABS, PC or PS are suitable. We can also metallise certain semi-crystalline thermoplastics such as PA and PP. AMB coats thousands of components for applications within lighting, HVAC, toys, baby\u2019s dummies, household appliances and so forth.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1530348500617{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}” el_id=”reflection”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]\n

Metallising for reflection<\/h2>\n

The quality of a reflector determines how efficiently a light source is made use of. A plastic reflector coated with a thin reflecting layer of aluminium is ideal in many respects. It is resource-efficient, eco-friendly while also providing a high light yield. The design properties of plastic also allow the creation of optimal reflectors. The application controls the choice of materials; polycarbonate or PBT is suitable for compact fluorescent tubes while PPS is best for halogen headlights.<\/p>\n

AMB has the expertise to help you choose the right material and the experience to mould high quality reflectors with various protective coatings. We retain full control of the process through our integrated production concept where we link injection moulding to metallising for reflection and surface protection characteristics by means of various lacquer finishes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1530348512570{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}” el_id=”shielding”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text el_id=”emc”]\n

Metallising for EMC shielding<\/h2>\n

The world around us is full of electronic devices, all of which are potential sources of interference. Today, there are requirements that no equipment be allowed to interfere with other systems through electromagnetic interference (EMI).<\/p>\n

AMB shields plastic parts which incorporate various types of electronics. A shielded plastic cover prevents the device from emitting or suffering interference from electromagnetic radiation. We do this by applying a 3\u20135 \u00b5m film of aluminium. Hitherto, AMB has used this effective method to shield over 100 million plastic components used in both consumer electronics and industrial applications.<\/p>\n

The method is also excellent for very complicated parts that only require partial coating.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1701100062881{margin-bottom: -10px !important;margin-left: -15px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column_text]\n

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”entry-content”]Many plastics can be coated with different metals or metal alloys. This takes place either through an electrolytic (chemical) process using electricity and various baths or through various processes in a vacuum. In both cases, the layers are relatively thin; from a few \u00b5m (millionths of a meter) to around 100 nano (billionths) of a meter. In a vacuum, e.g., aluminum is vaporized with different energy sources. The aluminum gas then condenses on the plastic. The vacuum is needed because it lowers the evaporation temperature, prevents oxidation, and provides a more even spread of the coating. Depending on the metal\/alloy and layer thickness, surfaces are created for decorative or optical purposes, for electromagnetic shielding or to protect plastic surfaces.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
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