The
HID™ (High Ionization Deposition) coating process developed by Sputtek
produces consistently high performance parts, with 1-3 days turnaround
Our
arc plasma technology vaporizes a refractory metal or alloy (Titanium, Chromium, Titanium/Aluminum,
Zirconium, etc) from a cathode plate. The metal
particles are ionized 90-100% vs. 10-50% in competitive systems, doubling coating process
productivity and performance of coating.
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Threaded rollers and punches coated with
Sputtek's HID-tn |
Charged particles (plasma) are
magnetically accelerated toward the parts to coat, with energies 100 to 1,000 higher than
in electron beam machines available. The very high energy bombardment results in high
density coatings with excellent adhesion to the part.
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Gear shaver and forming rollers coated
with Sputtek's HID-cn |
Sputtek can coat parts
up to 30 x 30 x 20 in.(750 x 750 x 500 mm) and 1000 lbs (450 kg).
Chambers for parts up to 60 x 60 x 120 in (1500 x 1500 x 3000 mm) can be
constructed by our company.
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Large Stamping dies and draw rings
coated with Sputtek's HID-tn |
For very heavy duty
applications, Sputtek developed HI3D™ (High Ionization Deep Diffusion Deposition)
process, resulting in parts life increases of 50-500% vs. PVD (Physical Vapour
Deposition), CVD (Chemical Vapour Deposition) and TD (Thermal Diffusion) processes
available. All coating components are externally supplied, and the process does not rely
on the carbon from steel composition for the reactions producing the deposition. As a
result, the coating doesn't weaken the top layer of the tool.
For extra
corrosion protection, specify Sputtek's HIDC process.
We team with your specialists
to find and optimize a solution to your problem - coating, part material and design,
manufacturing process changes. We have experienced specialists in all these fields.
We offer to your designers the
capability to create two independent sets of requirements during tool development - for
the part (toughness, mass, cost, etc) and for the coating surface (hardness, friction
coefficient, thermal properties, chemical inertness)
For large quantities or at
remote locations we offer you the coating equipment and technology. We train your
operators, commission the installation and maintain the system, supply upgrades, audit the
quality. Our systems are fully automated, high reliability and efficiency 3-shift capable
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