Evaporation Plastic Metallizing Vacuum Coating Machine Nickel Chrome Plating PVD Coating Machine

I. Core Functions & Process Principles

1. Types of Evaporation Sources

• Resistance Heating: Suitable for low-melting-point metals (e.g., Al, Ag, Ni, Cr). It uses tungsten or molybdenum boats heated by electric current to vaporize materials. The equipment has low costs and simple operation, making it ideal for small-to-medium batch production.
• Electron Beam Heating: Utilizes high-energy electron beams to bombard metal targets. It can evaporate high-melting-point materials (e.g., W, Ta, Mo) and produce films with high purity (99.9%-99.99%) and high thermal efficiency. It is suitable for manufacturing high-precision optical films or functional films.

2. Process Advantages

• High-Purity Coating: The vacuum environment (ultimate vacuum ≤ 5×10⁻⁴ Pa) prevents oxidation and impurity contamination. It is particularly suitable for optical films with high purity requirements (e.g., anti-reflective (AR) films, optical filters).
• Rapid Deposition: The metal evaporation rate can reach 50-500 nm/min, significantly enhancing production efficiency. It is suitable for decorative coating (e.g., metal-like appearance).
• Broad Substrate Compatibility: Supports non-metallic substrates such as plastics (ABS, PC, PP), glass, and ceramics, as well as some metallic substrates.

II. Key Technical Parameters

III. Typical Application Fields

1. Consumer Electronics & Decoration

• Mobile Phone/Tablet Casings: Nickel, chromium, aluminum, or other metal films are coated to achieve mirror effects or metallic textures, enhancing product quality.
• Smart Home Accessories: Bathroom hardware (faucets, door handles) and furniture trim strips are coated with nickel-chromium alloys. This replaces traditional electroplating, offering both aesthetics and rust resistance.
• Crafts & Packaging: Ceramics and glass surfaces are coated with aluminum or gold-like films for gifts and cosmetic packaging, enhancing visual appeal.

2. Optical & Functional Films

• Optical Lenses: Dielectric films such as silicon dioxide (SiO₂) and titanium oxide (TiO₂) are coated to achieve anti-reflective, reflective, or light-filtering functions. They are used in camera lenses and eyeglass lenses.
• Solar Cells: Silver or aluminum electrodes are evaporated onto glass or flexible substrates to improve photoelectric conversion efficiency, with material utilization rates exceeding 90%.
• Anti-Counterfeiting Labels: Multi-layer metal-dielectric film designs are used to create photochromic anti-counterfeiting effects, supporting traceability of high-end products.

3. Automotive & Industrial Sectors

• Automotive Headlight Reflectors: Aluminum films are coated to achieve a reflectivity of ≥95%, enhancing lighting effects. Plasma-assisted coating (optional) improves weather resistance.
• Plastic Automotive Trim: Instrument panels and air conditioning vents are coated with nickel-chromium, replacing electroplating to reduce production costs and pollution.
• Metallized Films: Aluminum layers are evaporated onto PET or PC films for use in electromagnetic shielding materials or flexible electronic devices.

Global Supplier of Next-Generation PVD Vacuum Coating Solutions

Founded in 2003, Lion King is a leading mechanical engineering and technology provider specializing in the R&D, manufacturing, and integration of PVD vacuum coating systems and UV coating solutions. As a trusted partner to clients in over 50 countries, we deliver tailored, high-precision coating technologies that empower industries ranging from decorative finishes to advanced functional applications. Our commitment to innovation, combined with a global after-sales network, ensures reliable and cutting-edge solutions for every project.

Core Expertise: Advanced PVD Vacuum Coating Systems

Our comprehensive product portfolio includes:

1.  Evaporation Vacuum Coating Machines

Ideal for depositing high-purity metals and oxides via thermal or electron beam evaporation, these systems are widely used in optical coatings (e.g., anti-reflective layers on lenses) and decorative applications .

2.  Magnetron Sputtering Vacuum Coating Systems

Leveraging plasma-driven ion bombardment, our sputtering systems produce dense, uniform films on complex 3D substrates. Applications span semiconductor interconnects, hard tool coatings, and architectural glass .

3.  Multi Arc Ion Vacuum Coating Machines

Utilizing high-energy arcs to ionize target materials, these systems deliver ultra-hard, wear-resistant coatings (e.g., TiN for automotive components) with exceptional adhesion .

4.  Optical Electron Gun Vacuum Coating Systems

Engineered for precision deposition in ultra-high vacuum environments, these systems excel in optical thin films (e.g., TiO₂ for laser optics) and semiconductor-grade purity .

5.  Continuous Vacuum Coating Lines

Modular, high-throughput systems integrating sputtering, evaporation, and plasma treatments for large-scale production in photovoltaics, flexible electronics, and packaging .

6.  Roll-to-Roll Vacuum Coating Equipment

Designed for flexible substrates (e.g., metal foils, polymers), these systems enable continuous deposition of EMI shielding films, OLEDs, and battery electrodes with tight tension control .

7.  Specialized Application Lines

A.  Low Emissivity (Low-E) Glass Vacuum Coating Line: Magnetron sputtering-based systems for energy-efficient architectural glass, reducing heat transfer by 90% .

B.  Rearview Mirror Blue Film Vacuum Coating Line: Precision coating solutions for automotive mirrors, offering anti-fog, anti-glare, and hydrophobic properties .

C.  AF/AS Film Magnetron Sputtering Vacuum Coating Line: Advanced systems for anti-fingerprint (AF) and anti-scratch (AS) coatings on consumer electronics and optical devices .

D.  AR Glass vacuum coating line: Specialized for depositing anti-reflective (AR) films on glass substrates, utilizing multi-layer dielectric coatings (e.g., SiO₂/TiO₂ stacks) to reduce surface reflectivity to <1% (from ~4% for uncoated glass). Ideal for displays, optical lenses, architectural glass, and solar panels, enhancing light transmittance and visual clarity. Our AR lines integrate precise thickness control (±0.5nm) and in-line inspection systems to ensure uniformity across large-format glass.

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