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Materials

Process Materials is a full-service Thin-Film Materials provider. We offer high quality products designed for the vacuum industry. These products include metals, alloys and ceramics in any customer designed configuration. Our company provides product design, CAD/CAM and full traceability/analysis of materials. Our materials can be fabricated to fit all commercial or custom designed systems.

Process Materials offers a broad range of purities to satisfy the diverse range of semiconductor to industrial applications.

Manufacturing

Process materials provides a distinct advantage for its customers in terms of product control. Refining, melting, hot pressing, hot isostatic pressing (HIP'ing), machining, inspection and packaging are provided through our facilities. Our processing methods allow us to offer standard and custom vacuum deposition material that assure complete process and quality control. One example of product manufacturing is alloy casting. Beginning with the base material, we use a filter step to eliminate non-metal particles, such as oxides, which can cause sudden energy discharges during the sputter process. Our heat treatment process guarantees a homogenous structure. Alloy element assures the end user a consistent process quality and the best possible thin film characteristics.

Targets are machined on an automated CNC-controlled process system to maintain the dimensional stability and surface quality of the material. This process is controlled by a statistical measurement system. Our target production facilities are designed for maximum flexibility to assure that products conform to the exact specifications of every customer.

Quality Assurance

Raw materials enter a dedicated receiving area where they are verified for conformance to purchasing specifications prior to preparation. At this point, they are prepared for the appropriate manufacturing process. Process Materials produces every order with proven techniques, flexible capabilities and the finest fabrication, measuring and testing equipment.

Analysis of materials include glow discharge mass spectrometer (GDMS) testing for trace elements, atomic absorption testing for major contaminates within the metal and c-scan testing for bond integrity. All targets are engraved with a lot number that is fully traceable to the original melt/source.

Cleaning, Packaging & Documentation

All materials are cleaned and packaged to customer specifications in a CFC-free, class 100 clean room. Products are heat-sealed and vacuum/back filled with an inert gas. All product shipments include a Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet.

Materials are produced to our standard specifications unless directed otherwise by the customer.