PVD Coating Equipment - Hard Coatings

STAR series PVD coating systems are designed for tool manufacturers of all sizes looking to transition from PVD outsourcing to In-House PVD. We offer 10+ most trendy coating types in the marketing including diamond-like carbon (DLC) with fast cycle time, easy operation, and a great cost-performance ratio.

Easy Design

Easy Operation

Easy Maintenance

Fast Setup

Fast Heating

Fast Cycle

STAR2

STAR-2 PVD Coating System

Compact PVD Coating System for Small Batch operations.

  • Loading Volume: 200 L
  • Coating Diameter: 350mm / 13.78”
  • Coating Height: 250mm/9.84”
  • Arc Sources: 3 Sets
  • Cycle Time: 3 hours
  • Footprint: L1662 x W 1585 x H 1810mm
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Tools Per Batch

180+
Based on ø 1/4” x 3” OAL

Coating Types

10+

Runs Per Day

6
STAR4

STAR-4 PVD Coating System

High-capacity PVD Coating System for Medium-Sized operations.

  • Loading Volume: 400 L
  • Coating Diameter: 580mm / 22.83”
  • Coating Height: 550mm/21.65”
  • Arc Sources: 6 Sets
  • Cycle Time: 4 hours
  • Footprint: L2500 x W 1850 x H 2200mm
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Tools Per Batch

1360+
Based on ø 1/4” x 3” OAL

Coating Types

10+

Runs Per Day

4
PVD Coating Machine

STAR-6 PVD Coating System

High-capacity PVD Coating System for Large-Scale Operations

  • Loading Volume: 600 L
  • Coating Diameter: 580mm / 22.83”
  • Coating Height: 750mm/29.52”
  • Arc Sources: 9 Sets
  • Cycle Time: 4 hours
  • Footprint: L2500 x W1850 x 2200mm
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Tools Per Batch

2000+
Based on ø 1/4” x 3” OAL

Coating Types

10+

Runs Per Day

4
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STAR-ICS800R PVD Coating System

High-capacity PVD Coating System for Large Molds

  • Coating Diameter: 500mm / 19.7”
  • Coating Height: 600mm/23.6”
  • Arc Sources: 4 Sets (Rectangular)
  • Cycle Time: 5 hours
  • Footprint: L3226 x W2502 x H2113 mm
Learn More About STAR-ICS800R

Tools Per Batch

1920+
Based on ø 1/4” x 3” OAL

Coating Types

10+

Runs Per Day

4
ModelSTAR-2STAR-4STAR-6STAR-ICS800R
Effective Coating Diameter350 mm / 13.78”580 mm / 22.83”580 mm / 22.83”500 mm / 19.7”
Effective Coating Height250 mm / 9.84”550 mm / 21.65”750 mm / 29.52”600 mm / 23.6”
Loading Capacity
(ø1/2 x 3” Endmill)		120 pcs500 pcs750 pcs600 pcs
Heater12 KW18 KW24 KW40 KW
Vacuum SystemLeybold or equivalentLeybold or equivalentLeybold or equivalentEdwards or equivalent
Arc Sources3 sets (Round)6 sets (Round)9 sets (Round)4 sets (Rectangular)
Control SystemIndustrial computer with online diagnostic featureIndustrial computer with online diagnostic featureIndustrial computer with online diagnostic featureIndustrial computer with online diagnostic feature
Cycle Time3 hours4 hours4 hours5 hours
Foot PrintL 1662 * W 1585 * H 1810 mmL 2500* W 1850* H 2200 mmL 2500* W 1850* H 2200 mmL 3226 * W 2502 * H 2113 mm
BrochureSTAR-2E Brochure STAR-4E Brochure STAR-6 BrochureSTAR-ICS800R Brochure
Feature

  • Small batch production

  • Fast cycle coatings

  • R&D Applications




  • Medium - high volume tool coatings

  • Best ROI




  • High volume tool coatings

  • Great for long tools




  • High volume tool coatings

  • Great for large molds and dies



PVD Coating Equipment - For Functional Coatings

Searching the perfect PVD coating solution for your unique products or specialized applications could be a daunting task, consuming both your time and energy. Aurora is here to guide you through this journey. Whether you seek decorative coatings, optical coatings, conductive coatings, or plastic metalizing solutions, we have the answer. Our systems are fully customizable and can be tailored to meet your exact specifications.

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Decorative Coating System

The Most Reliable Decorative Coating System

  • Coating Diameter: 1,200mm / 47.24”
  • Coating Height: 1,450mm/57.09”
  • Technology: Cathodic Arc
  • Cycle Time: 15-40 minutes
  • Footprint: L 3927 x W 4213 x H 2504mm
Learn More About Decorative Coating System
LEAN 710

Plastic Metalizing Coating System

Flexible and economical, the LEAN 710 Metalizing System is designed for multiple metalization applications.

  • Load Diameter: 710mm / 28.0”
  • Load Height: 1220mm/48.0”
  • Technology: Thermal Evaporation/Sputtering
  • Cycle Time: 4 minutes
  • Footprint: L 3810 x W 2032 x H 2438mm
Learn More About Plastic Metalizing Coating System
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