Freya
Compact full-range system
- Usable volume
- Ø 450 × 700 mm
- Cycle time
- 4.5–12 h
- Sources
- 2 or 4
EQUIPMENT RANGE · ARC, SPUTTERING, DUPLEX
Asgard series: full-range PVD.
The flexible solution for your process requirements, from standard to custom sizes, from arc to DLC.
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Universal PVD systems from Freya to Odin: arc, magnetron sputtering and duplex, combinable in one chamber. DLC via PVD and PECVD. Rectangular sources, up to four target materials and coating chambers up to Ø 1,200 × 1,200 mm.
- 4
- Target materials + duplex
- Ø 1,200
- mm coating volume on Odin
- 22
- Coatings in the Asgard programme
Who it is for and why
Who it is for.
Contract coaters and in-house manufacturers with a broad range of parts: machining, forming, die casting, plastics moulds and components, wherever multiple processes and custom sizes are required.
Why Asgard series.
- Arc, magnetron sputtering and hybrid processes in one system
- Duplex process: plasma nitriding and PVD in one chamber
- DLC by PVD and PECVD, decorative colours
- Custom sizes and technologies to suit requirements
- 22 coatings for Asgard systems and as a Nova service
Who it is for.
Contract coaters and in-house manufacturers with a broad range of parts: machining, forming, die casting, plastics moulds and components, wherever multiple processes and custom sizes are required.
Why Asgard series.
- Arc, magnetron sputtering and hybrid processes in one system
- Duplex process: plasma nitriding and PVD in one chamber
- DLC by PVD and PECVD, decorative colours
- Custom sizes and technologies to suit requirements
- 22 coatings for Asgard systems and as a Nova service
Four models, Freya to Odin.
The same technology in four usable volumes; Odin as a large arc system.
FreyaCompact full-range system
- Usable volume
- Ø 450 × 700 mm
- Cycle time
- 4.5–12 h
- Sources
- 2 or 4
ThorMid-range model used at a NOVA site
- Usable volume
- Ø 700 × 760 mm
- Cycle time
- 4.5–12 h
- Sources
- 4
NjördTall chamber for long parts
- Usable volume
- Ø 700 × 1,275 mm
- Cycle time
- 6–16 h
- Sources
- 8
OdinLarge system for special formats
- Usable volume
- Ø 1,200 × 1,550 mm
- Cycle time
- 7–18 h
- Sources
- 8
Technical specifications
| Feature | Freya | Thor | Njörd | Odin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usable volume | Ø 450 × 700 mm | Ø 700 × 760 mm | Ø 700 × 1,275 mm | Ø 1,200 × 1,550 mm |
| Coating volume (high precision) | Ø 450 × 500 mm | Ø 650 × 500 mm | Ø 650 × 1,140 mm | Ø 1,200 × 1,200 mm |
| Spindles | 4 / 8 | 5 / 12 | 5 / 12 | depending on configuration |
| Capacity per batch (Ø 10 × 70 mm) | 576 | 864 | 1,782 | depending on configuration |
| Cycle time | 4.5–12 h | 4.5–12 h | 6–16 h | 7–18 h |
| Sources (rectangular) | 2 or 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| Arc · sputtering · hybrid | yes · yes · yes | yes · yes · yes | yes · yes · yes | Arc |
| Duplex (plasma nitriding + PVD) | ja | ja | ja | ja |
| Etching | GD / MIE / Balder | GD / MIE / Balder | GD / MIE / Balder | GD / MIE / Balder |
Cycle time depends on the coating, tool and use of plasma nitriding. Full specification on request.
Thor
Mid-range model used at a NOVA site
- Usable volume
- Ø 700 × 760 mm
- Cycle time
- 4.5–12 h
- Sources
- 4
Njörd
Tall chamber for long parts
- Usable volume
- Ø 700 × 1,275 mm
- Cycle time
- 6–16 h
- Sources
- 8
Odin
Large system for special formats
- Usable volume
- Ø 1,200 × 1,550 mm
- Cycle time
- 7–18 h
- Sources
- 8
| Feature | Freya | Thor | Njörd | Odin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usable volume | Ø 450 × 700 mm | Ø 700 × 760 mm | Ø 700 × 1,275 mm | Ø 1,200 × 1,550 mm |
| Coating volume (high precision) | Ø 450 × 500 mm | Ø 650 × 500 mm | Ø 650 × 1,140 mm | Ø 1,200 × 1,200 mm |
| Spindles | 4 / 8 | 5 / 12 | 5 / 12 | depending on configuration |
| Capacity per batch (Ø 10 × 70 mm) | 576 | 864 | 1,782 | depending on configuration |
| Cycle time | 4.5–12 h | 4.5–12 h | 6–16 h | 7–18 h |
| Sources (rectangular) | 2 or 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| Arc · sputtering · hybrid | yes · yes · yes | yes · yes · yes | yes · yes · yes | Arc |
| Duplex (plasma nitriding + PVD) | ja | ja | ja | ja |
| Etching | GD / MIE / Balder | GD / MIE / Balder | GD / MIE / Balder | GD / MIE / Balder |
Cycle time depends on the coating, tool and use of plasma nitriding. Full specification on request.
Processes.
- Arc evaporation with rectangular sources
- Magnetron sputtering and hybrid processes (Freya, Thor, Njörd)
- Duplex: plasma nitriding and PVD in one batch
- DLC by PVD and PECVD
- Etching by glow discharge, MIE or Balder
Asgard series coating systems.
22 coatings for Asgard systems, also available as a Nova coating service. NOVA ta-C and DIANOVA extend the service portfolio through external partners; they are not deposited on Asgard systems.
A closer look.
Asgard Thor · Front view of chamber 
Asgard Thor · Rectangular sources in the door
More product groups.
THE NEXT STEP
Asgard series: Which configuration suits you?
Describe your parts, throughput and process. We will respond with an assessment, with sample coating and an equipment demonstration on request.