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Apparatus for physical vapor deposition

US4514275A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 1984
Grant dateApr 30, 1985
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C14/04
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for physical vapor deposition comprising a vacuum casing one end of which is open; a sealing member provided at the opening of the casing; an electrode for physical vapor deposition, such as a target electrode or an electrode for heating evaporation, which is provided in the casing; and an exhaust hole for exhausting gases in the casing, which is provided at a predetermined wall portion of the casing. The apparatus may also be provided with a gas introducing hole and a bias electrode. The casing is integrally fitted to a body to be treated at the opening end portion thereof by means of the sealing member to form a vacuum chamber therein. This apparatus is compact and enables the surface treatment of a large or immovable body without moving the body.

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