Virgin Powder Repress (VPR) for Noble Metal Targets
Slash your material costs by up to 50% with our proprietary Virgin Powder Repress (VPR) service. Unfortunately, planar sputtering targets often suffer from poor utilization (typically 15-30%), leaving the majority of your expensive noble metal (Gold, Platinum, Palladium) unused in the “shoulders” of the target. To solve this, rather than refining the entire assembly, we use Vacuum Hot Pressing to press fresh virgin powder directly into the erosion track of your spent target. This process restores the target to full density, creating a seamless interface that allows for immediate reuse.
Experience Unmatched Quality and Performance
The VPR Advantage: Refill, Don't Replace
Our technology allows you to extend the life of your backing plate and residual material significantly.
10x Lifecycle Extension
First, depending on the geometry, a single noble metal backer/target assembly can be repressed up to ten times.
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Seamless Interface
Furthermore, the critical challenge in repressing is the bond between old and new material. We utilize high-temperature Vacuum Hot Pressing to create a high-density, void-free interface that does not inhibit sputtering or cause arcing.
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50% Cost Savings
Finally, by only paying for the “refill” powder and the service—rather than the fabrication of a completely new plate and backing structure—customers typically realize material cost savings of up to 50%.
Specialized for Precious Metals
This process is specifically engineered for high-value materials where every gram counts.
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Noble Metals: We specialize in VPR for Gold (Au), Platinum (Pt), Palladium (Pd), and other high-cost isotopes.
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Green Manufacturing: By reusing the bulk of the target and adding only what is needed, VPR is a sustainable, low-waste manufacturing solution that supports your environmental goals.
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Need Powder?
We supply high-purity Ceramic & Metal Powders suitable for repressing or your own internal synthesis needs.
New Targets
Starting a new process? We can Vacuum Hot Press completely new Metal & Alloy Targets to your exact custom geometry.