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Gunmetal Grey PVD (TiCN) on Diffuse Satin Bead-Blasted Brass Lock Bodies

Engineering Overview: Technical breakdown of Gunmetal Grey / Graphite PVD finishes on brass lock cylinders, evaluating surface roughness and keyway wear.

Technical & Engineering Specifications

Hardness 2800 HV Ceramic Thin Film
Substrate Micro-Bead-Blasted Solid H59 Brass
Finish Standard Gunmetal Grey / Graphite PVD (TiCN)
Corrosion Resistance ASTM B117 > 480 Hours

Contemporary Industrial Aesthetic

Gunmetal Grey (Graphite PVD) delivers a signature charcoal aesthetic for luxury commercial architecture.

Deposition Protocol

  1. Glass Bead Blasting: Micro-blasts brass to achieve $Ra = 0.6\text{ μm}$ diffuse satin reflection.
  2. TiCN Sputtering: Vacuum arc deposition creates a 2800 HV ceramic layer.

Frequently Asked Engineering & Selection Questions

Q1: What are the primary material characteristics of this finish?

Technical breakdown of Gunmetal Grey / Graphite PVD finishes on brass lock cylinders, evaluating surface roughness and keyway wear.