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Michael Weiner

Michael Weiner is president of Toll Coating Services Inc., Itasca, Illinois.

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Articles February 1, 1999 Michael Weiner
Coatings Move Forward
The PVD and CVD processes produce coatings with specific strengths and weaknesses. This article compares the processes and attempts to correct some common misconceptions about CVD coatings. The findings of a survey on tool coaters' use of coating materials and methods are also reported.
Articles February 1, 1998 Michael Weiner
Good News About Eta Phase
The presence of an eta phase between a coating and the substrate is generally considered harmful to coating adhesion. However, this article argues that when the formation of the eta phase is carefully controlled, it can actually enhance adhesion. The conditions that promote the formation of beneficial eta phase are explained.