Plasma Spraying is an extremely versatile thermal coating process. A plasma is produced and controlled through a specially designed torch by excitation of an inert gas passing through an electric arc, creating a very hot ionized gas. Plasma Spraying provides a unique opportunity to mix and blend materials that are otherwise incompatible. Complex alloys, elemental materials, composites and ceramics can often be produced with this technique for use in target material fabrication.
    The coating material, in powder form, is injected into the gas stream where it becomes molten and accelerated onto the substrate. Here, layer by layer, a buildup through intraparticle bonding and sintering reaction takes place.
    This technology is especially advantageous for rotatable sputtering targets. Plasma sprayed materials can be applied in thickness ranging from this R&D applications to production coating requirements. Our equipment can process materials up to 216" in length. Typical applications are:
   ? Decorative Coatings
   ? Electronic Components
   ? Semiconductor Devices
   ? Architectural and Automotive Glass
   ? Mirrors
   ? Conductive Coatings
   ? Display Technology
   ? Photovoltaics
   ? Optical Coatings
   ? Anti-Reflective Coatings