A Variable Zero Stress Point
We have observed that the temperature at which two materials are bonded will set the base temperature that any subsequent CTE is measured from. T...
Sputtering Target
Reversing the Effects of CTE Mismatch
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) differences between materials can really cause problems when those materials are rigidly bonded. If you’v...
NanoBond® used for Data Generation
“The standard process was used as described: The pieces were assembled with a reactive multilayer foil between the aluminum and molybdenum, with...
An Alternative Approach to Sputtering Target Bonding
A traditionally bonded sputtering target experiences a wide range of temperatures over its life cycle. It is bonded at over 200°C – usually ...
The Perfect Sputtering Target Bond
Why do we care so much about target bonding? This is important because a sputtering target that truly performs will allow greater process flexibility,...
Bonded Sputtering Targets are a Bi-Metallic Assembly
Whenever two materials with different coefficient of thermal expansion values are bonded together, they will expand and contract as the temperature ch...
High Temperature (Braze Alloy) Sputtering Target Bonding, with NanoFoil®
In an earlier post I mentioned one of the presentations we gave at the 2013 SVC TechCon. The other presentation that our team delivered at t...
Eliminating the Bond Stress of Sputtering Targets at Operating Temperatures
For anyone who couldn’t make it to the 2013 SVC, just email me at jhisert@indium.com and I can make sure you receive a copy of “Eliminatin...
Another Important NanoFoil® Application Note
In a somewhat recent post, I mentioned that my favorite NanoFoil® application note was “NanoBond® of Ceramic and Metal Sputtering Target...
We Use NanoFoil®
One of our most demanding customers is … the Indium Corporation! While we supply the world with NanoFoil®, we also use a large amount for t...
NanoFoil® Scrap Handling Suggestions
Let’s start with a bit of fiction to get us on the same page… Mike is working with NanoFoil®, getting ready to bond a small, round, p...
2013 SVC Presentation: A High Temperature, High-Strength, Pb-Free, Metallic Sputtering Target Bond using Reactive Multilayer NanoFoil
I’m not the only one presenting new NanoFoil® data at this year’s SVC (Society of Vacuum Coaters) Conference. Another member of o...