Coating process can be broadly classified into three groups: vapor phase, which includes

physical vapor deposition (PVD) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD); liquid phase, which
includes painting, dipping and electroplating; and solid phase which includes plasma spray
processes and laser cladding. Each process can again be sub-classified based on the source of
energy used for the deposition of coatings as shown in Table I, and briefly discussed in the
Appendix. Each of these processes has its advantages and disadvantages. Comparison of CVD,
PVD and plasma spray processes is given in Table II. Chemical and physical conditions during
the deposition reaction can strongly affect the composition, residual stresses, and microstructure
(i.e., amorphous, polycrystalline, epitaxial, and textured) of the coating. The desired coating
thickness and material properties (including microstructure, physical, and mechanical properties)
are dictated by its application, which will determine the coating deposition process to be used.
The objective of this research.