Flexible PVD Coating Machine Provides One-Third More Capacity

The Flexicoat 1250 batch-coating machine for physical vapor deposition (PVD) from IHI Hauzer Techno Coating B.V. (Venlo, The Netherlands) takes the flexibility and effectiveness to the next level.

First, the machine has a 33% increase in loading capacity compared to the Flexicoat 1200 for even better total cost of ownership (TCO). Seven more-powerful cathodes can be configured to meet the customer’s needs, keeping cycle times low even with the increase in chamber diameter and loading capacity. This combination of features is one reason the Flexicoat 1250 achieves excellent cost per coating.

Power is one important factor affecting cycle time, but cooling also is important.  For many commercially important substrates and coatings, such as tetrahedral amorphous carbon (ta-C) coating in the tribological and tool sector, temperature during deposition must remain low. Eight plate positions plus an optional retractable central heating-and-cooling feature reduce the need to pause deposition to avoid exceeding temperature limits, which keeps cycle times low for challenging coatings and substrates.

With the increased chamber size, the machine hits the sweet spot for productivity and utilization: spacious enough to accommodate large products but still conveniently sized for most businesses. The result: a high-quality, high-productivity coating machine designed for the best cost of ownership for a wide range of current and upcoming coatings.

Upon purchase, the machine is configured to meet customer needs. It can easily be upgraded and reconfigured as the business moves with the market over time.

“We designed the Flexicoat 1250 for companies looking for a competitive cost of ownership and the ability to choose an even more tailored configuration of technologies,” says CEO Dave Doerwald.

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