Vacuum Metallizing is a process where a metallic coating material is placed in a vacuum chamber with the workpiece to be coated. The material that is being applied is then heated until it starts to evaporate; this vaporized metal condenses on the product or workpiece as a thin metallic film. As this is happening, the part is being rotated for uniformity of the coat. Thin layers of paint can then be applied to produce other colors. Once complete, a clear sealer is usually added to prevent flaking.
Vacuum Metallising/Metalizing is the process of evaporating metals (most commonly aluminum) inside a vacuum chamber which then bonds to the desired substrate to achieve a uniform metalized layer.
Vacuum metaliizing can replace more costly electro-plating as a decorating option in many applications, such as reflectors, toys, point of purchase displays, caps, closures, trophies and household hardware, and more.
The different stages of the Vacuum Metallising / Metalizing Coatings process are explained to using the navigation bar to the left.
How Vacuum Metallising / Metallizing works
The piece to be coated is placed inside the vacuum chamber on a rotating rack. A vacuum is created in the chamber and the metallizing material is then heated until it evaporates. The vaporized metal bonds to the piece, making a thin coating on the piece.