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Can DLC coatings be applied by Electron Beam process?

I would like to know, Is it possible to coat Diamond-like carbon coatings by Electron Beam PVD process? If so, how?

N. RAVI
Research Engineer - Hyderabad, Andrha Pradesh, INDIA
2003

I haven't heard anyone depositing DLC by evaporation on any commercial products. I did read a paper years ago of someone evaporating diffusion pump oil while using an ion beam assist to help break up the hydrocarbon chain. This created DLC but I don't know what quality the film had.

John Davis
- Berthoud, Colorado, USA
2003

I believe DLC is applied to the better class of razor blades and is the subject of numerous patents. Have a look at the patents.

Trevor Crichton
R&D practical scientist
Chesham, Bucks, UK
2003

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