What Is Vacuum Metalizing

If you are looking for a decorative shiny finish to your product, even metallic then vacuum metalizing is what you are looking for. This is quite an interesting procedure. Basically the piece you want finished is put into a vacuum chamber with your chosen metallic finish. The finish that is being applied gets heated then it starts to evaporate. This metal once vaporized molds on the product as a thin metallic film. The part that is being coated is also being rotated in the chamber. This provides for uniformity with coating.



This vacuum metalizing can be done on many different products. Some of these are glass, plastic, metal, ceramic and paper. Really this can be done on just about anything. Any size can be done as well yet some larger items may have to be broken down for the process. There are also many metals that can be used for the coating. These are aluminum, copper, platinum, titanium, gold, and lead, nickel, silver and tin. When you look at the items that can be vacuum metalized and the metals that can be used, that is almost everything. This is quite often done to change or enhance the look of something. It can also be done to preserve something.



Automotive, aerospace, medical and consumer products are just some of the places to use this service. Automotive places use vacuum metalizing for many of the car parts. Those large metal tail pipes on enhanced cars have been done this way. As well as many different items that in its original state have a rough texture or have a plain look. These can have a vacuum metalizing done on them to improve their look. It will also make many products stronger and more durable.



Since this is such a common thing to get done you will find many places that offer this service. Checking locally you can find places that I am sure will be competitively priced. You can also check this out on the internet. There are many places that have websites there that provide the service as well. Even though it’s always nice to shop locally you may find some better deals online. Take the time to check them out. They may have better options for your company. Compare the quality, prices and shipping turnaround on all places that you find. Then you will be in a better place to make a decision that best suits your needs.







Natalie Eastaugh is the Internet Marketing Specialist for JDRWebsites.co.uk

If you wish to find out more on vacuum metalizing as well as information about Dual Metallising, go to www.dual-metallising.co.uk