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AAT - Advanced Arc Technology A revolutionary PVD Arc technology delivering unmatched performance and results

Revolutionary PVD Arc Technology gives you unmatched performance and results

This innovative technology provides unparalleled versatility thanks to the perfectly tuned interaction between its trigger and high-end arc source design, and the quickly adjustable electromagnetic field.

These essential components have been significantly enhanced to develop efficient, reliable and productive systems and to enable uniform coatings. AAT gives you better-quality coatings than ever before.

High-End arc source design

High-end design allows wide variety of target materials
Increased coating uniformity
High coating efficiency
No moving parts – improved stability

Fast adjustable electromagnetic field

Different target materials in one target – bi-material target
High utilization of target materials (up to 60%)
Facilitation of different coating structures
Reproduceable coating structure through controlled discharged voltage

New trigger

Fast trigger frequency for multi/nano layer coatings
Maintenance free and almost no wear
Not in front of the target, thus no droplets created by triggering

Revolutionary PVD Arc Technology gives you unmatched performance and results

Future-Ready Coating Architectures
Quick and easy change of the coating structure, supports new coating architectures

Productivity Increase & Cost Savings
Increased loading capacity, higher deposition rate, enhanced target utilization and shorter batch times

Versatile Multi-Material Target Concept
Supports a variety of coating structures from gradient to multi-/nano-layer coatings

Energy & Resource Efficiency
Lower energy consumption and efficient cooling/heating system

Previous Generation Compatibility
Compatible with accessories including carousels, fixtures, loading tables and cart system

Advanced Chamber Design
Three sources for superior coating quality, up to eight target materials, and simplified target exchange process

Arc Evaporation

In arc evaporation, a small spot of a high electrical current moves on the surface of a target. The material immediately melts and the metal vapour condenses on the work piece. Because of the explosive nature of the process, droplets of liquid metal are formed, which may cause a rough surface of the coating surface. Reactive gas can be introduced to form compounds.

Process characteristics

High degree of Ionisation

Coating properties

High density, high hardness
Excellent adhesion
Less smooth, droplets

Arc Evaporation

The future of coating is yours with Advanced Arc Technology - AAT

AAT is a true game-changer that transforms your PVD coating process, delivering unmatched efficiency, quality and sustainability.
Experience the impact of increased productivity and reduced costs while ensuring superior performance with our INVENTA systems.
Discover the future of PVD Arc technology and take your coating operations to new heights.

Experience established and future high-performance BALINIT® coatings

Your customers have enjoyed positive results with many of our high-performance coatings, which are proven in various machining applications. Integrating these tried-and-trusted coatings into the INVENTA system will give your customers even higher productivity. Plus, you'll be ready for future coatings which will boost performance and productivity even further across multiple machining applications, benefiting both your coatings operations and end users.

Contact

Oerlikon Balzers Coating AG; Iramali 18, 9496 Balzers, Liechtenstein

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