Cutting Tool Applications
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.
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.
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)
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
Sputtek Inc., 1 Goodwin Place, #4, Toronto, ON M9W 6M1. Tel: 416-213-9833; Fax: 416-213-9834.