Guest avitt Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 I've seen this demonstration on Timezone, using DLC coated pieces, but this is the first time that I've tried it for myself: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuDro Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 WOW!!! Very impressive...So will you be offering the ALDC service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Wow, impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Well... Your key is most likely made from plated brass or aluminum, so it would be pretty soft, but yes, the DLC coatings are very durable. We use TiAlN (Titanium Aluminum Nitride) coating for machine components that rub together, and it holds up very nicely I applied it to my watch here: It's also used as coatings for wood and metal cutting tooling, so you can be pretty sure that the stuff will last a long time. I'm not sure how the ADLC coating compares to the TiAln, but if it's anything close... it will stand up to much more than keys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Well... Your key is most likely made from plated brass or aluminum, so it would be pretty soft, but yes, the DLC coatings are very durable. Yup, the key is brass, or something similar...but in theory, it should work with anything softer than a sapphire I applied it to my watch here: That watch is a beauty I remember when you were working on that one. BTW, how did you end up filling the painted parts of the bezel? I'm not sure how the ADLC coating compares to the TiAln, but if it's anything close... it will stand up to much more than keys! ALDC is a bit harder (4000 HV vs. 2700 for TiAlN), and is applied using PACVD vs PVD...Aside from those differences, they're both nice looking, hard, dark surfaces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 That watch is a beauty I remember when you were working on that one. BTW, how did you end up filling the painted parts of the bezel? I was going to say the same thing.... Didn't he end up using a lacquer pen - or something like that... Can't remember the name, but I remember that it worked almost like magic. EDIT: Lacquer Stik - I think that's the ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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