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News Release from: Surface Engineering Associates | Subject: Nano-surface fluoropolymer coating process
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 05 June 2006
Plasma-bonding resolves surface concerns
A processing breakthrough is claimed to resolve many of the surface problems that occur in precision and MEMS for critical applications in medical, industrial and biotechnology.
Surface Engineering Associates is claiming a processing breakthrough that resolves many of the surface problems that occur in precision and MEMS for critical applications in medical, industrial and biotechnology The company applies a nano-surface fluoropolymer, plasma-bonded onto the surface using ultra-high vacuum processing, performed at room temperature
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 15 Jul 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Surface treatment improves ceramics performance
A novel process using a nanolayer fluoropolymer surface treatment has been found to solve many of the surface problems in aluminium oxide, zirconia and other engineering ceramics.
This customised precision vapour deposition process provides a unique nano-structured fluoropolymer coating with extremely tight tolerances without clogging or bridging, with no damage to the substrate.
The result is a great improvement in surface properties with low surface energy, improved friction and wear, reduced sticking, seizing and "stiction", as well as greatly improved surface release and liquid dispensing capabilities.
Enhanced hydrophobicity (water-shedding) and a Teflon-like surface are provided to intricate components, with zero dimensional change.
The process is USP CL VI biocompatible and provides improved performance for a variety of precision mechanical components.
Many designs which utilise the excellent bulk physical properties of various metals, alloys and other new and high-tech materials still are in need of improved surface performance for optimum component design and superior overall performance.
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