| Process |
| Characteristics |
| Thickness (microns) |
| Thin coatings |
| Conversion coating of steel - produces hard thin wear resistant surface Nano particle ceramic impregnation of hard chrome plating and plasma & flame sprayed coatings Diffusion cermet impegnation of steels and cast irons |
| 1 - 5 1 - 5 10 - 15 |
| Thick coatings |
| Ceramic coating of stainless steel for abrasion resistance Ceramic coating of stainless steel and carbon steels for corrosion resistance Ceramic coating of cast iron and aluminum for corrosion resistance and non stick properties Low temperature thermal barrier coating - redcues wear, corrosion and friction |
| 25 - 100 25 - 100 50 - 75 50 - 200 |