Definition PVD stands for Physical Vapor Deposition. In the PVD process, a metal is evaporated and applied to a basic body.
Production The aluminum luminaire component to be coated is prepared for metallization by cleaning it and then obtaining a so-called galvanic coating in an electrolytic bath. Only then is the actual PVD coating applied. This takes place in a vacuum chamber. In this chamber, previously prepared luminaire components are clamped, metal discs (the later color) are bombarded with the aid of a laser beam and thus vaporized. The vaporizing metal ions then attach themselves to the components and coat them. In order for the metal to accumulate evenly, the components must be rotated during this process.
Application for Occhio The Occhio surfaces bronze, rose gold and phantom are produced with this PVD process.With the PVD technology there is a high variance in the colors, depending on how many particles accumulate. This leads to many unusable parts making these surfaces especially expensive.