60Â years of DLC coatings: Historical highlights and technical review of cathodic arc processes to synthesize various DLC types, and their evolution for industrial applications

The number of industrial applications of ta-C and a-C coatings continues to increase, mainly for tribological coatings to reduce wear and friction. Various applications of coatings deposited by CVAE are described, including data hard disks, engine parts, razor blades, valve seals, decorative coatings, cutting and forming tools, biomedical products and others.