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What is the difference between DLC and diamond coatings?

April 26, 2017coatings diamond DLC

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What is the difference between DLC and diamond coatings?

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DLC is an amorphous carbon film called Diamond Like Carbon. It is not diamond because it is not crystalline. DLC films are typically 1 to 2 microns thick, and do not hold up in very abrasive materials such as silicon aluminum. In graphite thay will typically last about 10 to 15% of the life of a diamond tool. See a comparative test result.