Surfaces – the future starts here
Surface engineering has become established as an important subfield of materials technology. Many of the properties of a material, such as resistance to corrosion, wear and scratches, are determined by its surface. The importance of surface to an end product should not be underestimated: Alongside shape, surface is a major determinant of product design. As a visible and touchable external skin it represents the material’s calling card.
The DOC (Dortmunder OberflächenCentrum) develops tailored coatings for flat-rolled steel. Key areas of work include:
- Metallic and inorganic coatings
- New coil coating technologies
- Organic coatings and sandwich materials
- Pre-treatment and post treatment technologies
Our tailored coating designs are developed in response to current customer requirements and future market trends. They are made production-ready with the help of appropriate coating technologies. The DOC® also supports industrial implementation and market launch.