# NIKA-16610  vacuum arc PVD coating system

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Nika-16611-Arc High-Performance Vacuum PVD System

General Description and Technology

The **Nika-16610** is a high-efficiency vacuum system utilizing **cathodic arc evaporation** (Arc-PVD) for rapid deposition of hard wear-resistant coatings. This system is designed as a cost-effective solution for industrial tool manufacturing, combining high deposition rates with low operational costs. It is ideal for mass-production coating of drills, mills, and other cutting tools made of tool steel and hard alloys.


Application


- Deposition of hardening PVD coatings on tools made of tool steels and carbide alloys.

- **Efficiency:** Optimized for in-house tool manufacturing and high-volume production.

- **Loading Capacity:** Planetary carousel with a 350x250 mm volume (accommodates up to 180 cutters of 10x75 mm).



Technical Advantages


- **Rapid Processing:** Short deposition cycle of 60-120 minutes depending on the coating type.

- **Advanced Configuration:** Up to five vacuum-arc evaporators with independent power supplies for complex multi-component coatings.

- **Edge Protection:** 12 kW carbon composite heater ensures rapid processing while minimizing cutting edge etching.

- **Efficient Pre-treatment:** Specialized ion source for deep cleaning and surface activation without complex manual preparation.

- **Versatility:** Simultaneous coating of products with different sizes in a single process.



Economic Advantages


- **Material Efficiency:** 80% target material utilization due to linear arc evaporators with magnetic cathode spot confinement.

- **Low Consumable Costs:** Ability to produce complex coatings using affordable, simple-composition cathodes.

- **High Throughput:** Short technological cycles ensure maximum production output and fast ROI.



Additional Options


- Design and manufacturing of custom process fixtures for various tool types.

- **Hybrid Capability:** Optional magnetron sputtering system integration for specialized coating tasks.

- **Turnkey Solutions:** Supply of auxiliary equipment (cleaning, drying, tumbling) and full production site setup.



Delivery, Service, and Support


- **24-Month Warranty** and comprehensive technical support.

- **Fast Commissioning:** Full installation and training program within 1 week of delivery.

- **Open Architecture:** Open-source software and detailed manuals for independent maintenance and future upgrades.

- **Supply Chain:** Guaranteed rapid delivery of spare parts and consumables.

## Technical specifications

- Voltage, V: 380В +10-15 %
- Power, kW: 24 kW
- Pumping: VVN (Turbomolecular pump KYKY FF-200/1300E (ТМН))
FVN (Backing scroll pumpEdwards XDS35i (ФН)
- Maximum current consumption per phase, A: 32 A
- Ultimate vacuum, Pa: no more than 3·10-4 Па
- Weight, kg: no more than 850 kg
- Time to reach working vacuum, min.: no more than 40 min.
- Number of gas injection channels, pcs.: 2
- Объем охлаждающей жидкости,  l.: 15 liters
- Time to reach ultimate vacuum, min.: no more than 2 hours
- Working vacuum , Pa: 3·10-3 Pa