Aluminum Sputtering And Evaporation Metallization Systems Vacuum Metallizer Machine

sputtering and evaporation metallization systems for high brightness reflectors , interior and exterior trim 
 
I. Equipment Introduction:

This is the reflectance layer created typically on injection molded plastic for headlamps and tail lamps. We are capable of achieving 90% reflectivity with Al (aluminum) and 95% – 98% reflectivity with Ag (silver). Vakia’s reflectivity layer exceeds all forward lighting specifications. Vakia’s trademarked Plascoat greatly exceeds the required 10 minute NaOH test which is standard in the Automotive industry for headlamps. Our systems are designed to have extremely fast cycles for running in-line with injection molding machines. Below are the four steps to our extremely fast, high quality automotive lighting process.

 Working with industry leaders on effective alternatives to electroplated exterior trim, Vakia offers a wide range of metallization and surface preparation processes to enable ecologically friendly vacuum deposition solutions. Vakia’s broad experience enables us to address the complex adhesion issues faced by the industry for a range of substrates and paint combinations as specified by our customers. Vakia High Power Cathodes produce brighter more uniform coatings for complex high aspect ratio and complex three dimensional substrates, giving customers the look and feel of traditional electroplated metal parts. The photo to the left shows the layer stack of this process. In addition to standard PVD by sputtering, Vakia offers a number of deposition platforms to enable highly repeatable color solutions across a wide array of colors such as reactive sputtering, cathodic arc, PECVD and hybrid systems.