PLATIT Pi111 +DLC PVD & DLC Coating System

General

• Manufacturer: PLATIT AG
• Model: Pi111 +DLC
• Machine Type: Vacuum PVD & DLC Coating System
• Technology: Cathodic Arc PVD + DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon)
• Country of Manufacture: Switzerland

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Coating Technologies

• LARC® (Lateral Rotating Arc Cathodes)
• DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) Coating
• PVD Hard Coatings
• Multi-layer Coatings
• Nano-layer Coatings
• Gradient Coatings

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Standard Coating Types

• TiN
• TiCN
• TiAlN
• AlTiN
• AlCrN
• CrN
• ZrN
• DLC
• Duplex Coatings
• Custom Multilayer Coatings

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Vacuum Chamber

• Vertical Vacuum Chamber
• Water-Cooled Stainless Steel Chamber
• Automatic Vacuum Pumping System
• High Vacuum Operation

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Cathodes

• 2 × LARC® Rotating Arc Cathodes
• DLC Source Module
• High Ionization Plasma Source
• Replaceable Targets

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Workpiece Capacity

• Maximum Workpiece Diameter: Approx. 250 mm (9.8″)
• Maximum Workpiece Height: Approx. 300 mm (11.8″)
• Maximum Load Capacity: Approx. 150 kg (330 lbs)

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Process Control

• Siemens Industrial PC
• Touch Screen Operator Interface
• Recipe Management
• Automatic Process Sequencing
• Data Logging
• Process Monitoring
• Remote Diagnostics (Optional)

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Vacuum System

• Rotary Vane Pump
• Roots Blower
• High Vacuum Pump
• Fully Automatic Vacuum Control

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Heating System

• Chamber Heating up to approximately 500°C
• PID Temperature Control
• Automatic Heating Cycle

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Cooling System

• Closed-Loop Water Cooling
• Automatic Cooling Cycle
• Temperature Monitoring

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Process Gas

• Argon (Ar)
• Nitrogen (N₂)
• Acetylene (C₂H₂)
• Other Process Gases Depending on Coating Recipe

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Electrical

• Power Supply: 400–480 V
• Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Three Phase

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Applications

• Cutting Tools
• Drills
• End Mills
• Reamers
• Inserts
• Taps
• Dies
• Molds
• Punches
• Automotive Components
• Medical Instruments
• Aerospace Components
• Precision Mechanical Parts

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Features

• Fully Automatic Coating Cycles
• PLC Controlled Operation
• Graphical User Interface
• Recipe Storage
• Automatic Pump Control
• Automatic Heating and Cooling
• High Deposition Rate
• Excellent Coating Uniformity
• Low Operating Costs
• Swiss Precision Engineering

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Typical Performance

• High Adhesion Coatings
• Excellent Wear Resistance
• High Hardness
• Low Friction DLC Coatings
• Uniform Thickness Distribution
• High Repeatability
• Production-Ready Industrial System

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Typical Industries

• Cutting Tool Manufacturing
• Mold & Die Industry
• Medical Devices
• Automotive Industry
• Aerospace Industry
• Precision Engineering
• General Metalworking

Note: The exact chamber size, load capacity, cathode configuration, and available coating recipes depend on the machine’s serial number and factory options.