Plating, Decoating, and Anodizing

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Revolutionizing surface treatment with precision, performance and preservation

Decoating, Dry Plating & Dry Anodizing

Advanced Surface Engineering Technology for High-Performance Components

DLyte® technology goes beyond conventional electrochemical surface finishing. It provides an advanced dry surface engineering technology capable of controlled coating removal, substrate optimization, functional material deposition and dry anodizing — all within a single automated platform.

Designed for industries such as aerospace, medical devices, cutting tools, automotive and precision manufacturing, DLyte enables sustainable and highly controlled dry electrochemical surface treatment without liquid chemical baths.

Surface Preparation for Coating Adhesion

Optimized WC-Co Surface Treatment for Advanced Coatings

The performance of any coating — including diamond coatings, PVD coatings or protective layers — strongly depends on proper surface preparation for coating adhesion.

DLyte enables precise substrate conditioning using specifically engineered solid electrolytes and controlled electrical parameters. This advanced WC-Co surface treatment allows:

Controlled desmineralization of cobalt-rich phases
Improved planarity between WC and Co phases
Homogeneous microstructural conditioning
Enhanced adhesion of diamond coatings and hard coatings
Improved coating lifetime and wear resistance

By engineering the substrate at a microstructural level, DLyte creates ideal conditions for high-performance cutting tools such as drills, end mills and punches.

This dry electrochemical surface preparation process improves coating anchoring while reducing environmental impact compared to traditional chemical pre-treatment methods.

Decoating

Controlled Coating Removal Process Without Substrate Damage

DLyte offers a precise and sustainable coating removal process for defective, worn or non-compliant coatings.

Unlike aggressive chemical stripping or abrasive methods, DLyte provides:

Selective and uniform electrochemical coating removal
Preservation of dimensional tolerances
Safe treatment of complex geometries
Elimination of hazardous liquid stripping baths
Reduced risk of substrate damage

This controlled dry decoating technology enables component refurbishment, recoating preparation and production rework with improved process stability and sustainability.

Dry Plating

Dry Plating Technology for Functional Surface Layer Deposition

DLyte is not limited to material removal. Its innovative dry plating technology enables controlled material deposition using solid electrolytes formulated with the material to be transferred.

Using the same DLyte machines, manufacturers can achieve:

Homogeneous plating layer formation
Functional surface modification
Controlled layer build-up
Generation of engineered tribological layers
Enhanced wear resistance and friction performance

This advanced dry electrochemical plating process eliminates the need for traditional wet electroplating tanks, reducing chemical waste and simplifying process integration.

DLyte dry plating is particularly suitable for applications requiring improved tribological behavior, conductivity enhancement or functional surface reinforcement in industrial tooling and high-contact components.

Dry Anodizing

Titanium Dry Anodizing with Improved Corrosion Resistance

DLyte enables an innovative dry anodizing process for titanium and compatible materials using solid polymer-based electrolytes.

Through precise voltage and electrical parameter control, DLyte promotes homogeneous TiO₂ layer growth with controlled thickness evolution.

The benefits of titanium dry anodizing include:

Uniform oxide layer formation
Stable and repeatable color tuning
Increased Open Circuit Potential (OCP) compared to bare titanium
Reduced current density during potentiodynamic corrosion testing
Improved corrosion resistance performance

The anodic oxide layer acts as a protective barrier, enhancing durability in demanding environments such as medical implants, aerospace components and precision industrial parts.

Unlike traditional wet anodizing, DLyte dry anodizing eliminates liquid acid baths, improving environmental safety and process control.