Method of supporting a workpiece during physical vapour deposition

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PATENT NO 9719166
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13528027

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Methods and related apparatus support a work piece during a physical vapor deposition. An aluminium support having a support surface coated with a heat absorbent coating is provided. The support is cooled to around 100° C. and a PVD process is performed such that, with cooling, the work piece temperature is between 350° C. and 450° C. The coating is inert and/or ultra-high voltage compatible.

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SPTS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDCOED RHEDYN RINGLAND WAY NEWPORT NP18 2TA

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Burgess, Stephen R Gwent, GB 19 150

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