AUTOMATED EDGE PREP
Apex Coating Systems
LONG-TERM SUPPORT
PVD / DLC,
Honing and Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment
Process control, development
and custom consulting
Equipment maintenance, spare parts and onsite repair
What Apex Offers
Equipment First
Surface Engineering
Bringing coating in-house isn't a branding decision – it's an operational one.
You're buying repeatability, control, and lead-time leverage. Apex helps manufacturers implement equipment platforms for PVD hard coatings, DLC tribological coatings, ultrasonic cleaning, edge preparation and plasma nitriding – with a focus on what actually determines success: preparation discipline, stable process windows and long-term support.
Industrial pvd & dlc Coating Equipment
We’re an equipment partner for manufacturers who want in-house capability–whether you’re building your first coating cell or expanding an existing coating center. That means we spen our time where the real work happens: part geometry, fixturing, cleanliness, cycle time, and acceptance criteria.
Equipment selection that matches part families and throughput
Process aware recommendations, not “one process fits all”
Implementation guidance that avoids common ramp-up failure modes
Support planning designed for uptime, not emergencies
Thin Film Applications
PVD Coating Challenges
Most coating programs don't fail because the physics are a challenge. They stall because the workflow isn't engineered as a system.
Apex supports programs across multiple industries. Our subject matter experts are here for both the technical as well as the production sides of PVD and DLC coating.
Adhesion Instability
This instability is caused by inconsistent cleaning and handling practices
Coating Variability
We see this driven by fixturing, loading density and process drift
Downtime Surprises
Customers that don't plan accordingly for serviceability find themselves with unnecessary downtime
Our Equipment
PVD Coating
MpC PVD Coating Systems
Multipurpose PVD platforms designed for production hard coatings across cutting tools, forming and precision components.
Our Equipment
DLC Coating
MpC DLC Coating Systems
Tribological DLC equipment platforms for low-friction, wear-driven applcations–scaled from pilot to production.
Our Equipment
Edge Prep &
Polishing
Automated and Drag Finish Systems
Edge and surface preparation equipment to stabilize performance and protect coating outcomes–especially in cutting tools.
Our Equipment
Ultrasonic Cleaning
Green Clean Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment
Hermetically sealed modified-alcohol ultrasonic cleaning with integrate vacuum drying and solvent recycling–built for consistent technical cleanliness.
Our Equipment
Plasma Nitriding
HPPN – High Pulsed Plasma Nitriding
Diffusion-based surface engineering for load support and durability where surface structure matters.
OUR LOCATIONS
Support is not an add-on–it is foundational to how we work with our customers. We partner closely with manufacturing teams before, during, and long after equipment installation to ensure systems are running reliably and delivering the performance they were selected for. From application review and process development to commissioning, training, and ongoing optimization, our team is structured to provide practical, responsive support that aligns with real production demands.
With technical coverage across North America, Apex maintains a strong regional presence to support customers. This footprint allows us to respond quickly, provide on-site assistance when needed, and maintain long-term relationships built on trust and accountability. Our customers rely on Apex not only for advanced coating equipment, but for consistent, knowledgeable support that helps keep production moving and reduces risk over the life of the system.
