Explanation of common problems of vacuum coating machine?

The problem of holes in the film when the vacuum coating machine is aluminized can generally be solved by the following methods:

①The aluminum material in the evaporation boat is too full. Solution: reduce the speed of aluminum feeding; increase the current of the evaporation boat.

② There is a short circuit between the evaporation boats in the vacuum chamber. Solution: Eliminate short circuits.

③ Impurities splash in the vacuum chamber.

①The tension of the substrate is too high. Solution: Adjust the tension control system of unwinding and coiling, and reduce the tension appropriately.

②The cooling system is not working properly. Solution: Check the cooling system and troubleshoot.

①The degree of vacuum is low. Solution: Clean the aluminum feeding, evaporation device, cooling system, unwinding, coiling device and guide roller in the vacuum chamber; check the vacuum system; reduce the ambient humidity.

②The film releases gas. Solution: pre-dry the film; extend the vacuum time.

③ Too much aluminum spray. Solution: increase the speed; reduce the current of the evaporation boat; reduce the speed of aluminum feeding.

④There are impurities in the evaporation boat. Solution: Clean the evaporation boat and heat shield.

⑤ The evaporation boat is aging. Solution: replace the evaporation boat.

Process requirements: the degree of vacuum shall not be lower than 103pa, so as to avoid brown streaks or uneven thickness of the aluminum layer; control the tension of the system, turn on the cooling system, and prevent the film from being stretched and deformed by heat; accurately control the coiling speed (280 ~ 320m/min) ), aluminum feeding speed (0.4~0.7m/min 2mm aluminum wire) and evaporation boat heating current to obtain the aluminum layer thickness (100~300A°) required by the product; a certain dry amount of primer can be applied on the film in advance , and fully dried, and then vacuum aluminum plating can improve the bonding force between the aluminum layer and the film. Then, a certain amount of protective resin is coated on the aluminum film to prevent oxidation and deterioration of the aluminum layer. The aluminized film formed by this process is resistant to friction and is not easy to deteriorate.

DLC-Diamond Like Carbon Coating

Diamond-like-Carbon coatings are high performing and easy operating, equipped with arc sputtering system, which are used in demanding automotive, non-ferrous material machining and industrial engineering environments where component surfaces are subjected to high contact pressure, intermittent lubrication or dry sliding and rolling environments where severe abrasive and adhesive wear conditions exist. DLC coatings are also commonly applied onto various medical and dental instruments and implants to provide a dark black, anti-reflective and bio-compatible surface with enhanced tribological protection properties.