# ACT ## Posts - [Understanding Coating Thickness and Performance](https://actechnol.com/understanding-coating-thickness-and-performance/): Coating thickness is one of the most frequently discussed specifications in PVD and DLC applications, and one of the most commonly misunderstood. The assumption that thicker coatings provide better protection is intuitive but incorrect for thin-film vacuum deposition. In PVD and DLC, performance comes from the coating's material properties, including hardness, friction, thermal stability, and adhesion, not from adding more material to the surface. Advanced Coating Technologies (ACT) applies coatings from 0.5 µm to 7 µm depending on the type and application. Here is how thickness relates to performance, why more is not always better, and what engineers should consider when […] - [The Importance of Surface Preparation Before PVD Coating](https://actechnol.com/the-importance-of-surface-preparation-before-pvd-coating/): A PVD coating is only as reliable as the surface it bonds to. The most advanced coating applied to a contaminated or improperly prepared substrate will delaminate, chip, or wear through faster than an entry-level coating applied to a properly prepared substrate. Surface preparation is not a preliminary step that happens before the real work begins. It is the foundation that determines whether the coating performs or fails. At Advanced Coating Technologies (ACT), surface preparation is a documented, inspected process governed by AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 quality controls. Here is what happens before a part enters the vacuum chamber, and why each step […] - [How Coating Technologies Support Sustainable Manufacturing](https://actechnol.com/how-coating-technologies-support-sustainable-manufacturing/): Sustainability in manufacturing is not just about energy consumption or raw material sourcing. It extends to every process that determines how long a part lasts, how often it needs replacement, and what chemicals are generated during surface finishing. PVD and DLC surface coating processes sit at the intersection of performance and environmental responsibility, providing measurable gains in component longevity while eliminating many of the hazardous byproducts associated with legacy surface treatments. Advanced Coating Technologies (ACT) applies 20+ PVD, DLC, and proprietary coatings from a single AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015-certified facility in Valencia, California. Here is how thin-film coating technologies contribute to more sustainable […] - [Why Surface Failures Start at the Contact Point and How to Prevent Them](https://actechnol.com/why-surface-failures-start-at-the-contact-point-and-how-to-prevent-them/): Most protective coatings are only a few microns thick, yet that thin layer often decides whether a part lasts one shift or thousands. When a component fails earlier than expected, the cause usually traces back to its surface rather than its core. Wear, galling, and corrosion begin where two parts meet, and that point of contact is where most failures quietly start. For engineers, operations leads, and procurement teams working to control downtime and replacement cost, understanding why surfaces give out first changes how you spec parts from the beginning. At Advanced Coating Technologies (ACT), we help your team prevent these […] - [How PVD and DLC Coatings Give Motorsport and Racing Components a Measurable Edge](https://actechnol.com/how-pvd-and-dlc-coatings-give-motorsport-and-racing-components-a-measurable-edge/): In motorsport, gains are measured in fractions. Fractions of a second on the clock, fractions of a degree in operating temperature, fractions of a millimeter in component wear after a race-length session. At this level, the surface of every moving part matters. How much friction it generates, how much heat it retains, how much material it loses over thousands of high-RPM cycles under sustained load. Advanced Coating Technologies (ACT) applies PVD and DLC coatings to motorsport and racing components that operate at the edge of material performance. Here is how those coatings provide measurable advantages where fractions determine the outcome. Where […] - [One Facility, Six Industries: How Coating Requirements Change from Aerospace to Firearms to Medical](https://actechnol.com/one-facility-six-industries-how-coating-requirements-change-from-aerospace-to-firearms-to-medical/): A coating that protects an aerospace bearing operating at 700°C has almost nothing in common with a coating that protects a firearm's slide cycling in desert conditions. The substrate is different. The failure mode is different. The documentation requirements are different. Yet both require precision application, data-backed selection, and quality-controlled processes from the same facility. The difference is not the equipment. It is how the coating is selected, specified, and verified for each industry's specific demands. Advanced Coating Technologies (ACT), AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified, applies 20+ coatings across six industries. Here is how the requirements change from one to the […] - [How to Match the Right Coating Process to Your Part: A Decision Framework for Engineers and Buyers](https://actechnol.com/how-to-match-the-right-coating-process-to-your-part-a-decision-framework-for-engineers-and-buyers/): Coating selection should not start with a coating name. It should start with the part, the operating conditions, and the way that part fails or wears in service. Yet engineers and buyers frequently default to a familiar specification or accept a vendor's standard recommendation without evaluating whether it actually fits the application. Advanced Coating Technologies (ACT) applies 20+ coatings across PVD, DLC, and proprietary formulations. That range exists because no single coating works for every part. Here is a four-variable framework that narrows the options to the right one. Start with the Failure Mode, Not the Coating Name The first question […] - [Three Coating Properties That Determine Whether Your Component Survives or Fails in Service](https://actechnol.com/three-coating-properties-that-determine-whether-your-component-survives-or-fails-in-service/): Every coated part that fails in the field can usually be traced back to a mismatch between the coating's properties and the application's actual demands. Not a defective coating. Not a bad substrate. A selection problem. At Advanced Coating Technologies, we see this pattern: an engineer or buyer specifies a coating based on familiarity or habit, and the part comes back worn, delaminated, or underperforming within weeks. The fix is almost always the same: go back to the data and match three measurable properties to the operating conditions. Those three properties are hardness, thermal stability, and friction. 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