KDF & MRC
Training Courses
Factory expert training on KDF and MRC batch sputtering equipment — taught by instructors with 30+ years of hands-on experience. Sessions available at KDF's Rockleigh, NJ facility or at your site, customized to your team's needs and skill level.
Training Taught by Factory Experts
As an extension of KDF's support programs, training is available on both KDF and MRC batch sputtering equipment. All sessions are taught by factory experts with over 30 years of direct experience on MRC and KDF equipment — representing more than 600 combined man-years of platform expertise.
KDF maintains fully operational models of both KDF and MRC-style equipment at its Rockleigh, NJ facility, providing a dedicated hands-on training environment. Course topics and technique levels cover the full range from beginner to advanced, and classes can be customized to fit your team's specific needs.
How Training Is Delivered
At KDF Rockleigh, NJ
Multi-day courses at KDF's facility using fully operational training systems. Includes catered lunch, access to KDF's engineering staff, and a dedicated training environment free from production pressures.
At Your Site
On-site training conducted at your facility, utilizing your equipment and available staff. Ideal for teams that cannot travel or prefer training in their own production environment with their actual machines.
Custom Programs
KDF offers a variety of training topics and technique levels. Classes can be customized to fit your specific needs — from single-topic refreshers to comprehensive multi-day programs covering operation, maintenance, and process optimization.
600i Preventative & Corrective Maintenance Course
The KDF Preventative and Corrective Maintenance Course is designed for individuals who require a comprehensive knowledge base in understanding how KDF equipment works and the appropriate methodology for maintaining it. Skills gained in this course span beginner to advanced maintenance procedures and alignments.
This course is a combination of lecture and hands-on instruction, taught by factory experts at KDF's Rockleigh, NJ location. Participants work and are trained on a live 600i-style system. Learning is reinforced at the end of each day by practical application of the day's activities, as well as through written examinations.
Prerequisites: Course participants should have a general background in electronics and a strong mechanical aptitude.
Course Pricing
Call (201) 784-5005
Ask for Wayne to register
or request a full syllabus
Cancellation Policy
KDF's cancellation policy is structured to protect both students and the training program. Please review before registering.
Full Credit
Cancellations made more than 20 days before the start of the training session receive a full credit toward a future course date.
50% Cancellation Fee
Cancellations made between 11 and 20 days before the session start will incur a 50% cancellation fee of the total course price.
Full Forfeiture
Students canceling fewer than 11 days prior to a session, or failing to appear without prior notice, will forfeit the entire enrollment fee.
The KDF Training Difference
Factory Expertise
KDF instructors are the same engineers and technicians who design, build, and service these systems — not third-party trainers. You learn from the people who know the equipment at the deepest level.
Hands-On with Live Systems
Training is conducted on fully operational KDF and MRC equipment — not simulators or mockups. Students perform real maintenance tasks and develop real muscle memory on the systems they'll actually operate.
Reduces Downtime
Properly trained operators and technicians catch issues earlier, perform PM procedures correctly, and resolve faults faster — directly translating to increased tool uptime and lower cost per wafer.
Small Class Sizes
A maximum of 6 students per session ensures each participant receives individual attention from the instructor. This isn't a lecture hall — it's a focused, high-quality learning environment.
Customizable Programs
Standard course offerings can be modified, extended, or combined to address your team's specific knowledge gaps — whether you need a refresher on one subsystem or a full multi-day onboarding for a new team.
Exam & Validation
The 600i course includes daily written examinations and practical skill validations — giving supervisors confidence that trained staff have genuinely acquired the knowledge and skills covered, not just attended the session.
Ready to Schedule Training?
Call KDF's training hotline or contact us to check upcoming course dates, request a full syllabus, or discuss a custom on-site training program for your team.
