Sputtering
Targets
at
ACI Alloys, Inc.
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Sputtering
targets are made from high-purity elemental metals.
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Arc-casting in inert gas
(argon) means 100% density and minimal oxygen.
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Sputter targets may also
be cut from sintered plate (if a pure element) or hot-pressed (for ceramics).
Here is one sputter
target cooling after arc-melting in argon. On the bottom left is a cast
slug in its copper hearth.
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Some sputtering targets have
to be hot-pressed: oxides, pure boron, etc.
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The targets are then machined
to within the tolerances of the customer's sputtering system.
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We do this in house; we have
a full machine shop with lathes, mills, and grinders.
Here is a planar
target being checked during the machining phase.
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Finally, our targets are
vacuum-sealed and shipped to the customer, usually as soon as they are
finished.
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We offer quick turn-around
times because we specialize in the research and development market.
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