It does seem like (LP) CVD would be the best option for such a thick layer of tungsten carbide, though it makes me wonder about the stresses. There's also an ALD process for WC, and I'm pretty sure someone in Finland would be able to do it (the home of ALD and all), but 5 um is really on the thick side for ALD. In any case, I for one will be keeping an eye on this discussion, as I could definitely use WC myself for a project or two. m On 1/12/11, Kuijpers, Peterwrote: > Hi all, > > Does anyone of you know a "place" where I can get a layer of > app 5µm WC. I think it is a CVD process. > > Looking forward to any feedback > > Peter Kuijpers > Process Engineer > Philips Innovation Services > MiPlaza/TL group > High Tech Campus 04-p5.12 > 5656 AE Eindhoven > The Netherlands > Phone: +31 402743667 > Mobile:+31 612507027, Mobex: +31 402798904 > Email: p.e.m.kuijpers@philips.com