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Functional coatings for perfect surface protection
Surface coatings make our everyday life easier by optimizing components in terms of service life, behavior and appearance. With the help of our coating processes and systems, we create optimal conditions for the production of layers with specially defined properties. Together with you, we develop the best possible mix of materials to protect against corrosion and wear, acids, cleaning agents and temperatures, which guarantees quality and durability. In addition, you improve your products through optical enhancement and pleasant haptics in terms of efficiency and aesthetics.
From the first consultation to comprehensive system support, we are there for you along the entire product life cycle and offer you seamlessly integrated services related to the topic of coating technology. From the new development through the initial sample to series production, we develop perfect surface technology for all industries. Whether simple small series or fully networked large series production – we create the ideal production process for your coating.
From the first consultation and new development through the initial sample to series production, we are there for you and offer you seamlessly interlocking services. In this way, we develop the ideal surface technology as well as the corresponding production process for all sectors: according to your individual needs.
A test is the best way to show which coating is suitable for your product. That is why we test and evaluate different surface technologies for your application. In our own laboratories, we produce functional samples for you, for which we have access to a wide range of coating technologies, so that we can select the ideal technology for your product. Our portfolio ranges from PVD, CVD vacuum coating processes to all conceivable types of electroplating, dipping and painting processes to the various applications of thermal spraying.
At Bosch, we're not just coating experts, we're manufacturing specialists. Because of our broad expert knowledge, we manage to efficiently integrate new coating processes into the production chain. We work with proven product development methods such as requirements analysis, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), statistical design of experiments (DOE), design to cost, design thinking and much more. Our goal is to work with you to develop Cmk/Cpk-capable processes as part of an SE project (simultaneous engineering). Of course, we are also your partner when it comes to improving existing processes. Our aim is to adapt your proven manufacturing process to new requirements. We focus on efficient and smooth integration into production.
As a system supplier, we offer you state-of-the-art contract coating including continuous improvement of systems and processes. Your advantages: Your coated products are immediately available with high quality. You do not have to invest in structural measures, production and operating resources, and there is no need to invest in knowledge acquisition, employee training or operational practice. Whether small or large series production - all machines, components and processes are certified according to ISO and QM standards of the industry. We manufacture according to comprehensively documented technical standards and regularly undergo internal and external audits. This ensures traceability at all times.
Our system technology follows the requirements of our time. In a digitally networked production, you can evaluate process data as you wish and optimize your production process. We provide new technologies for you. The focus is on the seamless integration of our systems into your existing production processes with an effort that you can calculate.
We want you to be able to manufacture your perfectly coated products in the best possible way at all times. With our tailor-made training courses on site or as part of our coating academy, your employees will be comprehensively trained. With professional inspections by our experts and fast maintenance and repair services, you can produce efficiently and safely today and in the future. Because with Bosch you not only have excellent products, but also competent contacts at your side at all times.
New technologies bring new challenges for materials and surfaces. Depending on the area of application, we will support you in selecting the right material and make your products robust for your applications.
Insulating coatings are always used where no current may be conducted to the outside and high dielectric strength is required. Especially with new technologies such as fuel cells or battery-powered vehicles, users are faced with new challenges in terms of materials and surfaces. With our insulating coatings, we support you in overcoming these challenges and ensure the corresponding safety for the product and the user.
Corrosion protection refers to measures that lead to the prevention of damage that can be caused by corrosion on metallic components. With the help of active and passive corrosion protection, we can extend the service life of your components and prevent damage.
Today, electronics can be found in almost all areas of life. Without appropriate protection, components inside electronic devices can corrode due to environmental influences. This in turn leads to a reduction in performance and can result in short circuits, which can lead to equipment failure. We support you with the appropriate choice of materials and ensure the smooth contact of your components.
New technologies bring new challenges for materials and surfaces. Often the available material cannot withstand the load collective. Here, coatings can be used to optimise the surface properties and thus ensure the functionality and a long service life of the workpiece
The coating of the contacts plays a decisive role in the safe use of a device. However, not every contact coating is equally suitable for the different applications. To ensure reliable contacting of your plug contacts, we support you in selecting the right material for your application and thus create the best conditions for the longevity of your plug connections.
A thermal protection layer is applied to protect the underlying structure. It usually consists of a ceramic or a temperature-resistant lacquer and is itself highly temperature-resistant. Thermal protection layers find not only application at high temperatures, but are also used when fast changes of temperatures have to be overcome.
The metallization of non-conductors is a special electroplating process that is used primarily in printed circuit board technology and decorative chrome plating in the automotive sector. In the technical field, for example, properties such as electromagnetic shielding, electrical conductivity and increased strength can be achieved. The surface of the product is chemically or mechanically pretreated to enable mechanical adhesion.
Once the first electrically conductive coating is applied, a variety of electroplated coatings are available to adjust the desired properties of the coating.
Non-stick and sliding layers can be made of a wide variety of materials. What they have in common is that you can specifically adjust the friction of your surface. They are used, for example, to minimise dirt on your product or to remove it more easily. Such coatings can also be used to prevent sticking or cold welding and enable robotic handling. Contact us to apply a functional non-stick and sliding layer to your product and to facilitate your processing and automatic processes.
With the help of our coating processes, we give your products better physical and aesthetic properties. This is how we reliably ensure the quality of your products.
Wherever high-performance layers are required, PVD and CVD processes are generally used. With the help of chemical or physical vapor deposition, not only extremely thin layers but also extremely hard diamond-like carbon layers with very low coefficients of friction can be produced using this vacuum-based process. The production of heavy-duty ceramic wear protection layers, which are specially designed for impact wear, is also possible with this method without any problems.
Galvanic deposition can be used for a variety of applications and includes both the coating of complete component surfaces including internal geometries and the partial coating of defined areas. Galvanic coating is an optimal solution, especially for applications with combined functions such as wear or corrosion protection. Depending on the requirements, cost-effective coatings can also be implemented in variable quantities.
Conversion layers are non-metallic, inorganic layers on metallic surfaces that are created by a chemical process and form a particularly good adhesion base for subsequent coatings. They also serve as corrosion protection and running-in layers for tribologically stressed components.
Anodized surfaces are special and technically particularly important conversion layers, as they serve to build up or reinforce an already existing oxide layer on light metals such as aluminum or titanium. Wear resistance, corrosion protection as well as thermal and electrical insulation are significantly improved.
As an expert in surface technology, we can select suitable wet-chemical pre-treatments and polishing steps with you. Whether roughening, smoothing, cleaning, deburring or electropolishing, we develop the process and the associated system technology to optimize your product and your processes.
As a leading provider of manufacturing solutions and with over 30 years of experience in the development of coating systems, we offer state-of-the-art systems for a wide variety of applications within coating technology.
Bosch is one of the pioneers of plasma coatings. This is associated with high quality standards, which are also reflected in our coating systems. Innovative and efficient system technology, a long service life, modern system control and intuitive operating concepts ensure productivity and ensure excellent quality with cost-effective production. Our PCS product line is designed for the production of high-quality DLC, ta-C and hard coatings. Our broad system portfolio has solutions for all applications.
High productivity, reliable quality and competitive production prices - with our tool coating systems and our broad coating portfolio, we enable the coating of a wide variety of tools for almost all applications. The modular structure of our coating systems enables versatile configuration according to your needs. With our TCS product line, we offer suitable solutions for all system sizes and applications.
In our in-house technical center we can implement hands-on solutions directly for you. With our experts and a network that has been established and is constantly growing over the years, we can also implement special requests. From the first sampling to job coating to series production with a freely selectable degree of automation, we support you in selecting the right application concept. We take into account all legal requirements and environmental aspects.