Linear ion sources generally use powerful permanent magnets to create the magnetic field that generates a high-energy ion beam. However, when metal dust generated during the removal of metal coatings is attracted to and accumulates on the permanent magnets, the ion beam becomes unstable. This requires periodic maintenance to remove the metal dust, but the problem is that the components that make up the ion source cannot be easily removed due to the influence of the permanent magnets.
Currently, there are only a few companies in Japan that manufacture and sell linear ion sources, and most of them are made in Europe or the US. As the need for large-sized ion beam sources increases due to changes in the manufacturing process of high-performance films, and the range of coatings required for recycling by removing the coatings from cemented carbide tools expands, customers have been requesting linear ion sources made by domestic manufacturers.

In the future, we plan to focus on selling components that combine linear ion sources and power supplies to other equipment manufacturers, and also to propose our large ion etching equipment equipped with linear ion sources.

In addition to ion etching equipment, we also offer a lineup of diamond coating equipment that enhances wear resistance, and in cooperation with group companies DIAVAC Limited and KOREA VACUUM LIMITED, which are involved in the vacuum business, we are able to consistently provide optimal thin film and surface treatment technology that meets customer needs. We will continue to develop the vacuum technology we have cultivated so far and strive to create technology that meets the needs of society.

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