A technology for applying superhard wear-resistant coatings on watch parts based on diamond-like carbon obtained from pulsed arc discharge plasma is proposed. The institute is looking for industrial partners or R&D organizations for commercial agreement with technical assistance, license agreement, or research cooperation agreement.

Methods of pulsed cathode-arc deposition in a vacuum are used to apply diamond-like carbon coatings on the axles of watch movements, washers-linings in the anti-shock balance mechanism of wristwatches using group application technology.

Specifications:
* coating thickness 0.3..0.5 µm
* hardness 60 GPa
* wear resistance 3*10-7 mm3/(N.m)
* coefficient of friction with steel 0.05..0.1.

Coating prevents premature wear of gears, reduces the likelihood of jamming, increases the life of the watch. Steel washers with a diamond-like coating are used to replace the ruby stones of the anti-shock mechanism of the balance of the watch.

The R&D institute develops technologies for processing of materials using laser, ion and electron beams, plasma flows, high pressures and electromagnetic fields, also develops new multifunctional materials and coatings with improved characteristics for machine building industry, tool making, microelectronics, medicine and others.

Type of partner sought: company or R&D organization.

Industrial partner interested in acquiring the technology of applying superhard wear-resistant coatings based on diamond-like carbon to watch parts under a commercial agreement with technical assistance or license agreement.

Industrial partner or R&D organization interested in improving or adapting the technology to the specific needs under a research cooperation agreement.