PVD & DLC coating services in California.
Crystallume PVD applies PVD and DLC coatings in Lincoln, California — about 30 miles northeast of Sacramento — on cutting tools, dies and molds, firearm components, medical instruments and precision parts. We run AlTiN, TiCN, TiN, ZrN and CrN PVD coatings plus three DLC grades, and a coating expert answers every quote request within one business day with a recommended coating and a realistic lead time.
PVD and DLC coatings we apply, side by side.
All applied 1–4 µm thick. "Max service temp" is how hot the coating can run in use; "Applied at" is the chamber temperature your part sees during coating.
| Coating | Hardness | Max service temp | Friction (CoF) | Applied at | Typical application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scorpion StingerAluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN) · Violet-Black | ~3,300 HV | 900 °C | 0.5–0.6 | 450 °C | High-temperature, high-speed, and dry machining of hard materials. |
| Python ScalesTitanium Carbonitride (TiCN) · Grey | ~3,200 HV | 400 °C | ~0.4 | 450 °C | Hard, abrasive cutting — best run with coolant. |
| King CobraTitanium Nitride (TiN) · Gold | ~2,800 HV | 600 °C | 0.4–0.5 | 450 °C | A proven, versatile all-rounder for ferrous cutting and much more. |
| Murder HornetZirconium Nitride (ZrN) · Light Gold | ~2,800 HV | 600 °C | 0.4–0.5 | 450 °C | Aluminum and non-ferrous machining, plus medical work. |
| Rhino HideChromium Nitride (CrN) · Silver | ~2,000 HV | 700 °C | ~0.5 | 350 °C | Corrosion resistance, hot hardness, and heavy wear protection. |
| Hercules BeetleBronze Carbonitride (TiCN-based) · Bronze | ~3,200 HV | 400 °C | ~0.4 | 450 °C | TiCN hardness and abrasion resistance, with a standout bronze finish. |
| Black VoodooPECVD Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) · Black | ~1,500 HV | 450 °C | 0.05–0.08 | 450 °C | Ultra-low friction — firearms and cosmetic parts. |
| Black WidowSputtered Chromium-Doped DLC (Cr-DLC) · Black | ~2,500 HV | 350 °C | 0.05–0.15 | 200 °C | DLC performance on parts that can’t take the heat. |
| Black MambaTitanium-Doped DLC (Ti-DLC) for Cutting Tools · Black | ~2,000 HV | 450 °C | 0.05–0.15 | 450 °C | Aluminum, copper, and graphite — anywhere conventional coatings gall. |
Not sure which one? The coating selector matches a coating to your material and job, or compare every coating in detail.
Coated in Lincoln, California.
Who applies what
Crystallume PVD (Lincoln, CA) applies all PVD and DLC coatings — AlTiN, TiCN, TiN, ZrN, CrN and diamond-like carbon. CVD diamond coating is a different process applied only by our sister company Crystallume in Santa Clara, CA. Both are RobbJack Corporation companies.
PVD and DLC coating services — answered.
Where can I get PVD coating services in California?
Crystallume PVD applies PVD and DLC coatings in Lincoln, California — about 30 miles northeast of Sacramento — on cutting tools, dies and molds, firearm components, medical instruments and precision parts. We run AlTiN, TiCN, TiN, ZrN and CrN PVD coatings plus three DLC grades, and a coating expert answers every quote request within one business day with a recommended coating and a realistic lead time.
What PVD and DLC coatings does Crystallume PVD apply?
PVD: Scorpion Stinger (AlTiN), Python Scales (TiCN), King Cobra (TiN), Murder Hornet (ZrN), Rhino Hide (CrN), Hercules Beetle (TiCN Bronze). DLC: Black Voodoo (PECVD Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC)), Black Widow (Sputtered Chromium-Doped DLC (Cr-DLC)), Black Mamba (Titanium-Doped DLC (Ti-DLC) for Cutting Tools). All are applied 1–4 µm thick at our Lincoln, California facility.
Does Crystallume PVD apply diamond coating?
No. Crystallume PVD applies PVD and DLC (diamond-like carbon) coatings only. CVD diamond coating is a different process, applied by our sister company Crystallume in Santa Clara, California. Both are RobbJack Corporation companies.
How do I get parts coated?
Send your material, part and application through the quote form. A coating expert — not an auto-reply — responds within one business day with a recommended coating and a realistic lead time. Parts should arrive clean, dry and fully deburred; the part preparation guide lists everything to check before you ship.
Can you coat parts that are already hardened or finish-ground?
Yes. Black Widow chromium-doped DLC is applied at just 200 °C, so already-hardened tool steels and precision-ground parts keep their temper and dimensions. Most other coatings are applied at 350–450 °C; tell us the material and heat-treat condition and we will recommend the right one.
Shipping parts in? Read preparing your parts for coating first. Need DLC specifically? See DLC coating services.