Coating machine
Fast coating rates
Most PVD vacuum coating machines are fitted with at least 4 magnetrons or arc cathodes, which enables fast thin film coating rates to be achieved reducing the cycle time.
Even coating distribution
Vacuum coating machines ensure even coating distribution on tools and components with complicated geometry by using 2 or 3 fold rotation systems.
Computer controlled coating process
The PVD thin film coating machines are fully computer controlled allowing the operator to carry out other tasks while the coating process is carried out.
Turn key coating machines
In most industries it has become economical for companies to buy their own turn key PVD vacuum coating machines and install them in their production departments. This reduces costs and sometimes more importantly reducing lead times.
Barrel magnetron sputtering thin film coating machines
Recently barrel magnetron sputtering machines have become available that allow the coating of large volumes of small components such as fasteners, ball bearings or even powders. These barrel vacuum coating machines can be used to deposit metals, alloys or ceramic PVD coatings on a large number of these loose components (or powders) which tumble gently in a rotating drum. The barrel coating systems eliminate the requirement for complicated fixturing and time consuming loading.
