These technical terms are applied to a recent and little known technology also called sputtering: Stainless steel and also other alloys are coated with a gold or other colored coating. The advantages of these coated sheet metals are multiple:

• extreme hardness of facing and highly resistant to corrosion
• no clear lacquer coatings needed
• beautiful color range
• low maintenance after installation

In addition, any decorative design patterns produced on stainless steel prior to PVD coating, will telegraph through without being compromised in brilliance or appearance.
PVD coated stainless steel is the ideal material to replace Copper Alloys and eliminate all maintenance problems associated with these metals. This is not a standard GageMetal process, and is only available on a custom basis.