Advances in Surface Engineering: Plasma Polymerization & Laser Ablation

Abstract:

This webinar will cover the fundamental requirements of surface engineering (including critical cleaning, surface treatment, and surface engineering via functional coatings) for bonding, coating and sealing in critical applications. The importance of control of material pre-cleaning processes prior to further treatment is often underappreciated and will be discussed. Laser ablation, a relative newcomer to the surface engineering toolbox, is gaining new users everyday because of its unique ability to create extremely clean surfaces with controlled texture that in some cases demonstrate excellent durability due to improved corrosion resistance. Plasma cleaning (to remove small amounts of contaminants), plasma treatment (to chemically functionalize surfaces), and finally plasma deposition (to create functional barrier coatings) are becoming mature process alternatives for surface engineering that can be economical methods for achieving interfaces with superior strength and durability compared to traditional wet chemical treatments. Attendees will learn the basics of each technique along with pros and cons of each.

Objectives: 

1. An appreciation for the requirements for high-performance surface treatments for critical bonding and coating
2. Surface cleaning and surface treatment versus functional coatings
3. An understanding of the fundamentals of laser ablation and process parameters
4. Plasma treatment versus plasma deposition for for creation of strong, durable interfaces
5. Relative advantages and disadvantages of these techniques for surface engineering

Agenda:

1. Requirements for high-performance surface preparation processes: What drives adhesion?
2. Cleaning vs surface treatment vs functional coatings: the hierarchy of surface engineering processes
3. Plasma treatment and plasma deposition of functional barrier coatings
4. Laser ablation: Material-dependent effects of wavelength and pulse duration on morphology, chemistry, and properties
5. Balancing performance and economics when choosing surface engineering processes

Who Should Attend:

This is an ideal webinar for professionals in technical roles serving in the transportation and  consumer products markets. Technology Managers & Directors, R&D scientists, chemists, technical service, manufacturing and process engineering folks will gain critical information about the various surface engineering techniques by attending this webinar.