Specialized multi-functional coating equipment for the automotive industry

The multi-functional coating equipment for the automotive industry is an intelligent device integrating multiple coating processes such as vacuum evaporation, magnetron sputtering, and ion plating. It is mainly used for functional and decorative coating of automotive parts (such as glass, car lamps, wheels, and interior parts), and has multiple effects such as wear resistance, corrosion resistance, brightness enhancement, and heat insulation.

This equipment adopts an integrated vacuum chamber structure. The core components are divided into six major modules, and each module works in coordination to achieve multi-process switching.

• Vacuum chamber system
• Vacuum acquisition system
• Multi-source coating system (core functional module)
• Workpiece clamping and transmission system
• Process control system
• Auxiliary system

This device is based on vacuum coating technology. By integrating multiple coating processes, it switches working modes according to the functional requirements of automotive parts. The core process is as follows:

• Workpiece pretreatment
• Introduction of process gas
• Execution of coating process (multiple modes available)
• Post-treatment and removal from the furnace

• Multi-functional integration, suitable for the multi-component requirements of automobiles

  One device can complete various coating processes such as heat insulation, wear resistance, anti-corrosion and decoration, eliminating the need to purchase multiple devices for different components and reducing the production costs of car manufacturers.

• The film layer has excellent performance and meets the harsh working conditions of automobiles

  Under vacuum conditions, the coating is free from impurity contamination, and the film layer is dense and uniform. Ion-assisted technology enhances the adhesion of the film layer, which can withstand long-term vehicle vibration, sun exposure, rain, acid and alkali corrosion, and has a long service life.

• It features a high degree of intelligence and convenient operation

  The preset process parameters can be called up with one click, supporting batch automated production and reducing manual operation errors. It is suitable for large-scale assembly line operations in the automotive industry.

• Green and environmentally friendly, in line with industry standards

  Compared with traditional electroplating processes, there is no discharge of heavy metal wastewater. Vacuum coating materials have a high utilization rate, controllable energy consumption, and meet the environmental protection requirements of the automotive industry.

• It has strong customization adaptability

  Fixtures and process programs can be customized according to the demands of car manufacturers to adapt to the irregular components such as glass, wheels and headlights of different vehicle models.

This equipment is a core device for automotive manufacturing and aftermarket modification, with applications covering the production of complete vehicle parts and the upgrading of the automotive aftermarket.

• The field of automotive glass
  • Coated heat insulation film (a composite layer of metal film and oxide film) : blocks infrared and ultraviolet rays, reduces the temperature inside the vehicle, and replaces traditional film application.
  • Anti-fog film and hydrophobic film coating: Enhance driving safety in rainy weather, compatible with front windshields and rearview mirrors.
• The field of automotive exterior parts
  • Wheel hub: Coated with decorative films such as TiN and CrN to enhance its aesthetic appeal and wear resistance;
  • Lamp housing: Coated with anti-scratch film and anti-UV film to prevent the lampshade from yellowing and cracking.
  • Body trim: Coated with a metallic texture film, replacing the electroplating process.
• The field of automotive power and transmission systems
  • Engine pistons and crankshafts: Coated with DLC diamond-like carbon film to enhance wear resistance and anti-friction performance;
  • Brake discs and brake pads: Coated with anti-corrosion and wear-resistant films to extend service life;
  • Gears and bearings: Coated with TiN film to enhance hardness and fatigue resistance.
• The field of automotive interior parts
  • Instrument panel and central control panel: Coated with anti-fingerprint film and wear-resistant film;
  • Metal seat trim: Coated with decorative film to enhance the interior texture.