What Determines the Final Decorative Finish?

The target is the metal source, but it does not determine the finished color by itself. Color and batch consistency are also affected by:

• Reactive and inert gas composition;

• Chamber pressure and vacuum condition;

• Target power and substrate bias;

• Substrate temperature;

• Deposition time and film thickness;

• Substrate material and polishing quality;

• Base layers, transition layers and top layers;

• Cleaning and surface pretreatment.

For a new luxury product, buyers should first define a reference sample and acceptable color tolerance. Small-batch coating trials can then be used to qualify the target material and process before production orders.

Manufacturing and Quality Control

Advanced Targets is a manufacturer of sputtering targets, arcing cathodes and evaporation materials for PVD thin-film companies. Its manufacturing capabilities include powder metallurgy, HIP, CIP, sintering, vacuum sintering, melting, machining and bonding.

Depending on the agreed product specification, inspection methods may include:

• ICP analysis for metallic impurities;

• LECO analysis for gas elements;

• SEM and optical microscopy for microstructure;

• C-scan ultrasonic testing;

• Density inspection;

• Dimensional and surface inspection.

Advanced Targets has maintained an ISO 9001 quality management system since 2015. Batch identification and inspection requirements can be confirmed before order placement. More information is available on our manufacturing page.

Why Choose Advanced Targets | Sputtering Targets Manufacturer

Advanced Targets combines material preparation, target forming, machining, bonding and inspection within a complete manufacturing process. This allows buyers to source R&D samples and repeat batches from the same supplier while maintaining the agreed material and dimensional specifications.

• Titanium, zirconium, chromium and TiAl target options;

• Custom purity, composition, shape and size;

• Planar and rotatable target manufacturing;

• Sample-to-batch supply;

• Material and microstructure inspection;

• ISO 9001-controlled production;

• Technical review based on your drawing and equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which target is normally used for gold-tone decorative coatings?
  Titanium and zirconium targets are common starting options. The final gold or champagne tone depends on the reactive gas and deposition parameters.

• Can one target produce several colors?
  Different gas recipes, film structures and process parameters can change the appearance, but the achievable range must be verified on the coating equipment.

• Can you match an existing target?
  Yes. Please provide the target drawing, material grade, purity, equipment model and current coating requirements.

• Can target size and shape be customized?
  Yes. Disc, planar, rectangular and rotatable configurations can be reviewed according to your drawing.

• Do you support color-development samples?
  R&D samples are available. Final color qualification should be completed through coating trials on the buyer’s equipment.

• Is there a minimum order quantity?
  Common products have no MOQ requirement.

• What information is needed for a quote?
  Send the target material, purity, dimensions, drawing, coating-system model, quantity and expected delivery date.