STAR-2 PVD Coating System

The STAR-2 is one of the most compact commercially available PVD coating systems. The key features include fast cycle time, easy operation, and price-competitive - without comprising coating quality. The system is equipped with three sets Φ6" circular cathodic arc evaporators. It’s an ideal PVD coating machine for customers looking to set up in-house PVD coating from previously outsourcing parts to a 3rd party PVD coating facility.

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Vacuum Chamber

  • Construction: Stainless steel with chamber shutter
  • Cooling: Double walled chamber with water cooling
  • Chamber Size: 632 x 500 x 500mm | 24.9" x 19.7" x 19.7"
  • Effective Plasma Zone: Φ350 x 250mm | Φ13.8" x 9.8"

Cathodic Arc Evaporation Source

  • Evaporator: 3 sets of Φ6" circular cathodic arc evaporator
  • Power Supply 3 sets of 200A digital DC power supply /Auto triggering mechanism

Pump System

  • Primary Mechanical Pump: 65 m3/h (Leybold or equivalent)
  • Turbomolecular Pump: 1600 l/s (Leybold or equivalent)
  • Dust Filter: Dust filter for vacuum route

Vacuum Measure & Component

  • Piezo Gauge: 1 set
  • Pirani Gauge: 1 set
  • Penning Gauge: 1 set
  • Baratron Gauge: 1 set

Gas Flow Control

  • Mass Flow Controller: Nitrogen: 1 set
  • Mass Flow Controller: Argon: 1 set
  • Reactive Gas Filter & Valve : 1 set

Tools Per Batch

180+
Based on ø 1/4” x 3” OAL

Coating Types

10+

Runs Per Day

6

Heater

  • Heater Specification: 12kW (Chamber sides and door)
  • Controller: 1 set of PID temperature control / 2 sets of thermocouple

Software Function

  • User-friendly interface with touch screen control
  • Password protected coating parameter input
  • Automatic and manual process control
  • Coating log and record & Self-monitoring
  • Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for Controller
  • SMC water flow sensor
  • Remote diagnostics
  • Safety interlock protect function

Cycle Time

  • Batch Cycle Time: 3-4 Hours

Equipment Footprint

  • Footprint: L 2000 × W 2500 × H 2000 mm / L 78.74” × W 98.43” × H 78.74”
  • Recommended Operating Footprint: L 5000 × W 4500 mm (16’ x 15’)

Loading Carousel

  • Carousel Configuration: 3-axis planetary carousel
  • Loading Capacity – Weight: 200 kg
  • Loading Capacity - Space: Φ350 × 300 mm

Carousel Loading Capacity

  • Regular Round Cutting Tool: ø 1/2” x 3” OAL - 120 pcs
  • Small Round Cutting Tool:ø 1/4” x 3” OAL - 180 pcs
  • Long Round Cutting Tool: Up to 10” OAL - 45 pcs

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