Because of their weight, large sizes and special geometry, rollers and broaches are difficult to handle and not suitable for coating in standard coating units. The coated surface must be defect free and prevent the workpiece material sticking on the tool.

Our Custom Coating Solution is tailored to the special applications

  • The unit is set to lower system temperatures for heat-sensitive tools and machine components made of high-speed steel
  • The vacuum system is further developed for steady coating thickness distribution for large chamber volumes
  • Smoothest surface and micro-hardness uniformity of the coating is enabled by  pulsed DC coating technology
  • The design and handling concept can be flexibly adapted to the weight and size of the tools, ensuring easy operation and maximum user comfort; target change is uncomplicated
Sample Custom Coating Solution Mega-PiMS for rollers

We have designed a Custom Coating Solution with simplified loading, in which the rollers are positioned horizontally. The cathode is located at the bottom of the coating chamber. Our SPUTTER technology is used to guarantee smooth coatings for the high-gloss-polished or textured surfaces.

Technologies applied:

  • 1 x SPUTTER cathode
  • 1 x anode on the opposite side

Etching technologies applied:

  • LGD® (Lateral Glow Discharge)
  • Plasma etching with argon, glow discharge

Load and cycle times:

  • 2 - 4 batches/day with a batch time of 6 - 12h,
    depending on rollers
  • Coating volume up to [mm]: ø600 x L3000
  • Coating volume with defined coating thickness up to [mm]: ø600 x L2000
  • Load up to 1000kg
Embossing tools coating unit Mega-PiMS

Software:

  • Simple use and maintenance
  • PLATIT’s SmartSoftware (PC and PLC system)
  • Modern control system with touch screen
  • Statistics and help function via user interface
  • Data recording and real-time display of process parameters and flow
  • Manual and automatic process control
  • Remote diagnostics and maintenance

Machine dimensions:

  • Footprint (coating unit with electrical cabinet) [mm]:
    W4100 x D2900 x H2700 +
    W1900 x D1100 x H2200
Sample Custom Coating Solution PL2511 for extra-long broaches

For coating extra-long broaches, we have designed a Custom Coating Solution. The coating unit and loading system are embedded into a special foundation in the production hall. The coating solution is highly flexible, allowing for the loading of homogeneous loads of tools or mixed loads with broaches, punches, big forming and stamping tools and even molds and dies in one batch.

Technologies applied:

  • 6 x Planar ARC cathode

Etching technologies applied:

  • Plasma etching with argon,
    glow discharge
  • Metal ion etching (Ti, Cr)

Load:

  • Coating volume with defined coating thickness [mm]:
    ø700 x H700 to 2500
  • Length of a broach up to 2500mm
  • Load up to 2000kg,
    heavier loads on request

Carousel systems:

  • Single, double and triple rotation in a carousel 

Software:

  • Simple use and maintenance
  • PLATIT’s SmartSoftware (PC and PLC system)
  • Modern control system with touch screen
  • Data recording and real-time display of process parameters and flow
  • Manual and automatic process control
  • Remote diagnostics and maintenance
Extra long broaches coating unit