The DLC coating comes from mechanical engineering and was originally intended to provide sliding machine parts and tools with a hard, durable surface. It can be described as a thin film of diamond. It consists mainly of the element carbon and represents a chemical bond between the C atoms similar to diamond. However, the manufacturing process causes it to form an amorphous structure similar to graphite, so the final product is not diamond but diamond-like, which gives the rings their black color.
Another amazing feature of this diamond-like coating is that it is chemically inert, it does not react with chemicals or acids.
We have been making these rings for 5 years, testing the strength of this layer in everyday use. We have not yet been able to detect any damage.
DLC Diamond like carbon
Damascus rings with a DLC coating
The DLC coating comes from mechanical engineering and was originally intended to provide sliding machine parts and tools with a hard, durable surface. It can be described as a thin film of diamond. It consists mainly of the element carbon and represents a chemical bond between the C atoms similar to diamond. However, the manufacturing process causes it to form an amorphous structure similar to graphite, so the final product is not diamond but diamond-like, which gives the rings their black color.
Another amazing feature of this diamond-like coating is that it is chemically inert, it does not react with chemicals or acids.
We have been making these rings for 5 years, testing the strength of this layer in everyday use. We have not yet been able to detect any damage.