The HID™ (High Ionization Deposition) coating process developed by Sputtek produces consistently high performance parts, with 1-3 days turnaround

Our arc plasma technology vaporizes a refractory metal or alloy (Titanium, Chromium, Titanium/Aluminum, Zirconium, etc) from a cathode plate. The metal particles are ionized 90-100% vs. 10-50% in competitive systems, doubling coating process productivity and performance of coating.

Threaded rollers and punches coated with IBC-Sputtek's HID-tn

Charged particles (plasma) are magnetically accelerated toward the parts to coat, with energies 100 to 1,000 higher than in electron beam machines available. The very high energy bombardment results in high density coatings with excellent adhesion to the part.

Gear shaver and forming rollers coated with IBC-Sputtek's HID-cn

IBC-Sputtek can coat parts up to 30 x 30 x 20 in.(750 x 750 x 500 mm) and 1000 lbs (450 kg). Chambers for parts up to 60 x 60 x 120 in (1500 x 1500 x 3000 mm) can be constructed by our company.

Large Stamping dies and draw rings coated with Sputtek's HID-tn

For very heavy duty applications, IBC-Sputtek uses proprietory HI3D™ (High Ionization Deep Diffusion Deposition) process, resulting in parts life increases of 50-500% vs. PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition), CVD (Chemical Vapour Deposition) and TD (Thermal Diffusion) processes available. All coating components are externally supplied, and the process does not rely on the carbon from steel composition for the reactions producing the deposition. As a result, the coating doesn't weaken the top layer of the tool. The tool may be recoated an unlimited amount of times.

For extra corrosion protection, specify IBC-Sputtek's HIDC process.

We team with your specialists to find and optimize a solution to your problem - coating, part material and design, manufacturing process changes. We have experienced specialists in all these fields.

We offer to your designers the capability to create two independent sets of requirements during tool development - for the part (toughness, mass, cost, etc) and for the coating surface (hardness, friction coefficient, thermal properties, chemical inertness).

Coatings presently available:

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IBC-Sputtek's very high performance Titanium Nitride-based coating, providing 40 to 200% longer life than available brands. With a hardness of 2400 HV (Vickers) - compared to 900 for hard chromium - reduced friction and release force, good corrosion resistance and chemical inertness, has numerous applications and the best documented track record. The temperature limit is 600 C for continuous exposure. A rich gold color serves well in decorative applications.

Automotive pulley tooling coated with IBC-Sputtek's HI3D-tn

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IBC-Sputtek's implementation of Titanium Carbonitride coatings. Our process produces consistently a high performance coating with a hardness of 3200 HV, with excellent results in the most difficult working conditions. Recommended in the processing of tool, alloy and carbon steel, as well as series PH stainless.

HID™-tc
IBC-Sputtek's Titanium Carbide based coatings, with a hardness of 3500 HV for the applications requiring extra wear resistance.

HID™-cn
IBC-Sputtek's brand of Chromium Nitride-based coatings, with enhanced adhesion, toughness and wear performance. At 2000 HV, these coatings have more than twice the hardness of hard chromium, without the hydrogen embrittlement and environmental problems resulting from the electroplating process. The reduced friction, high corrosion resistance and the 750 C temperature limit find numerous applications.

Heavy duty die coated with IBC-Sputtek's HID-cn

HID™-cc
IBC-Sputtek's Chromium Carbide based coatings, for 2500 HV hardness in a tough, abrasion resistant Chromium coating with high temperature and corrosion resistance.

HID™-tan
A state-of-the-art Titanium Aluminum Nitride based coating for very high temperature (900 C), corrosion resistance and hardness (4000 HV). Recommended for the processing of Aluminum, 300 Stainless Steel, Titanium and high temperature alloys based on Nickel and Cobalt, dry or semidry machining.

HID™-ex
Newest addition to our capabilities, for superior finish of processed parts and a further enhancement of tools life in paper, wood and plastic cutting.

All these multilayer coatings are engineered for a gradual build-up of properties between the base material and the coating surface, to avoid or limit development and propagation of cracks under mechanical or thermal loads.

We guarantee your savings. If you do not save at least 25% on the tool or process we will refund your money