Overview of Equipment

AIPocket™

AIPocket™

AIPocket™ is a general-purpose model developed to enable more customers to use AIP® deposition equipment.
It is equipped with our latest arc evaporation source, SFC, and the latest etching system, FAPE™-S, for high-performance coating. In addition, the design takes into consideration replacement of the target (film material) for rapid changing of the film type. Furthermore, by optimizing the vacuum exhaust system, a cycle time of 3 hours (in-house standard conditions) per batch is achieved. High productivity can be realized for low-volume, high-mix production.
We have a track record of delivering many units to tool manufacturers and contract manufacturers who handle low-volume, high-mix processing, and many customers who produce coatings in-house select this equipment as their first unit.

Equipment Features

1
Using the latest evaporation source as standard equipment

Kobelco's latest evaporation source, Super Fine Cathode (SFC), is used as standard equipment. It allows formation of a thick film with good surface roughness and high-end film performance.

Details of evaporation sources
2
Optimal equipment specifications for low-volume, high-mix production

The size of the processing furnace (chamber) has been decreased, thereby reducing the processing time. The film material can be easily replaced, making it perfect for low-volume, high-mix production.

3
Reasonably priced and quick delivery

Since AIPocket™ is a general-purpose model, it has a more reasonable price point than other products. In addition, we always have several units in stock and can deliver them with a relatively short turnaround time.

Basic Equipment Specifications
Size Equipment size 1.4 × 1.9 × 2.2m
Effective coating area ø360 mm × H 300 mm
Equipment weight 2.2 t
Productivity Installed quantity / ø6 × H 70mm (axis object assumed) 288 pcs. / 1 batch
Typical cycle time 3 hours / 1 batch
Arc evaporation source Super Fine Cathode (SFC) 4 sources (2 sources×2 surfaces)
Substrate table Number of table axes ø130 mm × 4 axes
Max. installation weight 160kg
Preprocessing method New gas etching, metal bombardment
Process gas system 3 systems
Supported standards CE marking
Notes 1) This is an international model with 400 V specifications.
  Provide a transformer when using in Japan.
2) This general-purpose model cannot be customized.
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