Analysis and consulting

When the surface makes the difference

Analysis of coatings and coated customer parts

For a PVD coating to be fully effective, its structure and properties must be precisely understood. At ANTACON, we systematically analyze coatings with a focus on adhesion, hardness, microstructure, friction and resistance. Whether quality control, damage analysis or process optimization: we provide you with valid analyses and well-founded recommendations for action. On request, we can also examine the properties of your substrates. Because real performance can only be achieved through the interaction of base material and coating.

With our analyses, you can significantly improve the performance of your PVD coatings, stabilize production processes and permanently avoid failures – independently, quickly and industrially.

Our services

  • Coating thickness measurement using calotte grinding and optical methods
  • Tribological tests for wear and friction optimization (dry & lubricated)
  • Surface characterization and determination of roughness
  • Adhesion test using a scratch test
  • Analysis of the layer thickness distribution
  • Determination of wear and friction coefficients (μ) for defined material combinations
  • Testing resistance to aggressive media and high temperatures
  • Hardness measurement to determine the layer hardness
  • Investigation of the mechanical properties of coatings
  • Contact angle measurements on smooth and structured surfaces
  • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with EDX analysis for layer characterization
  • Optical surface analysis for topography and structure evaluation

Cases on the topic of
Analytics

Parameter study on surface roughness

Comparison of polished solid material and additively manufactured surfaces as a function of the process parameters.

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