KDF-1000i: RIGHT-SIZED, EASY-TO-USE, PVD/DLC COATING MACHINE
Get durable/decorative color PVD finishes and tribological coatings in a compact, affordable system designed for medium-size operations and manufacturers bringing coating in-house for the first time.
The Smartest Way to Start Coating In-House
Sending parts out for PVD coating means high per-part coating costs, long lead times, and having to rely on the service for quality control. The KDF-1000i gives you very low per-part coating costs, control of production time, and in-house quality control. You get a compact system that easily integrates into your existing facility, is simple for your current team to operate and do routine maintenance.
Stop Outsourcing
Bring PVD coating in-house to reduce lead times, take full control of your coating quality, and consistently meet your production schedule.
Low Per Part Cost
Bring PVD coating in-house to reduce outside processing costs and coat your parts for about $1 per part.
Fits Your Facility
This PVD and DLC coating system's small footprint means it integrates into your existing production space without a major facility investment.
Simplify Operation & Maintenance
KDF-iSeries coaters are engineered for fast and easy operation and maintenance for your existing personnel, unlike our competitors' dauntingly complicated systems.
DLC Capability Built In
Our PVD systems also deposit diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings in the same chamber.
Remote Diagnostics
Factory remote diagnostics reduce downtime and keep production moving smoothly. Our factory-certified support team monitors, troubleshoots, and develops effective solutions.
Who Uses the KDF-1000i
The compact 6-rack design of this small PVD coating machine can deposit a wide range of durable/decorative and functional PVD finishes on metal or plated parts, including some plastics.
Plumbing & Home Hardware
Medical & Orthopedic
Automotive Parts
Cutting & Forming Tools
Shooting Sports
Knives & Blades
Advanced PVD Coatings, Right-Sized for You
Our smallest i-Series machine, the 1000i system, offers a compact 6-rack design perfect for limited manufacturing space. This system is ideal for manufacturers who previously considered vacuum coating systems too complicated or expensive.
- Deposits both PVD and DLC coatings in the same chamber.
- Lower temperature cathodic arc process coats metal and plated plastic.
- Excellent color uniformity throughout the chamber.
- Simple maintenance and a low coating cost per batch.
- User-friendly graphic interface, built-in automated recipes, and remote diagnostics.
Decorative Colors or Functional Performance
Learn more about consumer color PVD coatings & functional properties for industrial products.
KDF-Series PVD machines come in a rainbow of standard colors. We optimize coatings to match your color needs.
Functional coatings give your part the properties it needs: hardness, toughness, low coefficient of friction, wear resistance, biocompatibility, and more.
KDF-1000i System Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| System Capacity | |
| System Footprint | 134in × 63in (3.4m × 1.6m) |
| Number of Racks | 6 |
| Max Part Size | 39.4in (100cm) |
| Coating Area/Batch | 51.6ft² (4.79m²) |
| Rack Size | 39.4in × 10in Ø (100cm × 25.4cm Ø) |
| Coating Zone | 39.4in × 34.3in Ø (100cm × 87cm Ø) |
| Maximum Load | 496lb (225kg) |
| Coating Technologies | |
| Deposition Technologies |
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| Available Coatings | |
| Base Materials | Pure, alloyed, or reacted zirconium, titanium, chromium, and carbon |
KDF-1000i Common Questions
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We offer a full line of batch PVD/DLC coating systems that protect your product's performance and durability.
