
Physical vapor deposition (PVD) is a vacuum coating process in which the surfaces of various objects or metals are coated with materials to form a thin protective film. This coating exhibits higher strength, durability, and corrosion-resistant properties, as compared to conventional coating process. Expansion of cutting tool and microelectronics industry is anticipated to provide lucrative opportunity during the forecast period. PVD coatings are widely employed on cutting tools in order to provide excellent wear-resistance, advanced oxidation resistance, increased cutting speed & feed rate, etc.