Diamond Chrome Plating
Diamond Chrome Plating
Diamond Chrome XADC
Nodular Thin Dense Chrome with Nano-Diamond Co-Deposit
XADC Coating
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Diamond Grade Surface Engineering
The Armoloy Corporation helps global manufacturers protect their most valuable, high-precision components with our premium Thin Dense Chrome coatings.
Armoloy offers two unique surface textures, (Micro Nodular / Micro Cracked) each meticulously designed to cater to your specific application needs. We engineer tailored benefits through texture versatility and co-deposits to optimize your component’s performance, effectively preventing metal failures and enhancing machine and output efficiency. Diamond Chrome XADC is one of Armoloy’s preferred solutions for manufacturers worldwide. By mitigating wear and corrosion and enhancing lubricity, our precision chromium coatings strengthen metal surfaces for various applications, extending their lifespan and improving operational consistency.
Diamond Chrome XADC Highlights
- Nano-diamond technology
- High wear resistance
- Exceptional hardness
- Excellent thermal conductivity
- Low coefficient of friction
- Promotes lower operating temperatures
- Absolute adhesion to substrate
- Withstands extreme temperatures
Proven applications
Applying Diamond Chrome XADC plating can improve the long-term performance of applications within the following industries, as well as many others:
- Plastic Injection Molding
- Machined Components
- Pumps & Compressors
- Food Processing & Packaging
- Automation & Linear Motion
- Oil & Gas Extraction
- Medical
- Aerospace
- Nuclear
Test Methods used to Certify Coatings
- Aerospace Material Specification SAE AMS2438 Plating, Chromium Thin, Hard, Dense Deposit
- Aerospace Material Specification SAE AMS2406 | AMS-QQ-C-320, Chromium Plating (Electrodeposited)
- Aerospace Material Specification SAE AMS2460, Plating, Chromium
- Process Specification No. 180 Nodular Thin Dense Chromium (NTDC) Plating
- Honeywell GPS3116-1H Plating, Specialized
- Fisher FFS 2E1 Chromium Coating for Service to 1100F(593C)
- MIL—C-23422 Military Specification, Chromium Plating (Electrodeposited)
- AMS2406 Plating, Chromium, Hard Deposit
- ASTM B650 Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Engineering Chromium Coatings on Ferrous Substrates
Performance Characteristics
Diamond Chrome XADC by the Numbers
- Surface hardness above 80Rc
- 10% - 67% reduction in coefficient of friction
- Corrosion resistance tested to AMS 2438 per ASTM B-117
- Wear resistance less than 1.2 TWI per AMS 2438
- Low processing temperature <150°F (<65°C)
- Typical deposit range of .0001 to .0003" (2.54 to 7.62 µm)
- Effective deposit range of .000050” to .0007” (1.27 to 17.78 µm)
- Withstands temperatures as high as 1600°F (-240°C - 870°C)
- Thermal expansion range of 2.7 - 4.6 (10 ̄6/°F)
Diamond Chrome XADC
Features & Benefits
Co-deposited nano-diamonds
Superior hardness and wear resistance
Micronodular surface
Minimizes opposing surface contact, dramatically reduces friction, improves release characteristics
High wear resistance
Exceptional for glass-filled molding and high-speed bearings
Low processing temperature <150°F
Eliminates annealing and will not distort the base metal
No sharp edge buildup
Minimizes dimensional change
Chemical resistance
Stable in acids, alkalis, solvents and gasses
Anti-galling characteristics
Excellent resistance to adhesive wear, enhanced tolerance of low-lube
Thermal conduction
Produces lower temperatures in extreme heat applications – lowering friction and enhancing wear resistance
Absolute Adhesion
Will not chip, flake, or peel from the substrate
Pure metallic non-toxic chromium coating
USDA approved coating and FDA compliant, nontoxic (USP tested, REACH compliant, RoHS compliant), Bio-compatible surface
Thin, precise deposits
Does not require post plate machining. Will not affect part tolerances or balance
Lubrication retention
Nodular surface retains dry and wet lubricants
The Science Behind Diamond Chrome XADC
For industries with particularly high-wear applications, Diamond Chrome XADC provides a superior option to alternative metal surface treatments. Similar to our traditional Armoloy TDC treatment, diamond chrome plating offers a hard and dense, yet thin chromium coating with a micronodular surface texture. The primary difference, however is that the co-deposited nano diamonds allow for increased thermal conduction that provides 20% higher cooling capabilities.
Additionally, with its advanced hardness and wear resistance, Armoloy’s Diamond Chrome XADC works as an application for nearly every common manufacturing steel. You can also expect absolute adhesion that will not chip, peel, or flake from the substrate—as well as increased corrosion resistance.
Additional Metal Treatments
Services at Armoloy
The Armoloy Corporation is here to provide support for your project, starting from the discovery phase and continuing through a successful production launch. Whether coatings are considered during the initial part design phase or become necessary due to product failures in the field, our team can assist you at any stage in the process.
How Metals Fail
Some of the most common metal failures include:
Armoloy’s different metal coating solutions help industries avoid costly metal failures and unplanned downtime.
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