2026 year 10 month 26 day to 31 day,

The 33 The Japan International Machine Tool Fair JIMTOF 2026

will be in Tokyo Big Sight Grandly launched,

Tarfilm Liujiu Technology   Will make an appearance at this exhibition.

We cordially invite our customers, partners, and industry colleagues to attend. W3111 Booth,

Focusing on application requirements, process compatibility, and material development,

Joint discussion PVD Application areas of coating targets.

Starting from the requirements of a thin film, let’s discuss the selection of a target material:

In precision manufacturing, although the coating is thin,

However, it is closely related to the performance of tools and components in use.

When dealing with different workpiece materials, operating environments, and machine tool conditions,

The requirements for coatings also vary:

Some prioritize wear resistance, while others require a balance of oxidation resistance and high-temperature performance.

Others aim to improve friction and adhesion.

Ultimately, all these needs boil down to one specific question:

Which type of target material is best suited to your coating process?

2026 year 10 month 26 day to 31 Day, at W3111 Booth,

Let’s discuss the considerations behind target material selection.

01 When choosing a target material, should you look at the composition first or the application first?

Composition is an important starting point, but it is not the whole story. Even within the same class of material systems, factors such as the target’s microstructure, density, fabrication process, and compatibility with the equipment and deposition process can all influence the deposition behavior and the performance of the resulting thin film.

Moreover, properties such as wear resistance, hardness, oxidation resistance, and the coefficient of friction are not necessarily better when higher or lower; rather, they must be evaluated comprehensively in light of the specific application conditions.

02 What details need to be clarified, from standard specifications to customizations?

Customizing target materials involves more than just adjusting a dimension or changing a compositional ratio. Equipment design, target mounting methods, processing procedures, and any necessary bonding requirements are all critical aspects to discuss upfront. We would also like to understand:

--- Equipment and Process: What coating equipment and deposition method are used?

--- Materials and Structure: What specific requirements are there regarding composition, dimensions, and shape?

--- Applications and Evaluation: What performance aspects do you hope to improve, and how will you verify this?

03 Beyond a single target material, what else can we discuss together?

The target material is one of the sources for coating deposition, but its ultimate performance is not determined by the target alone. The substrate condition, pretreatment, deposition parameters, film microstructure, and service environment must all be taken into account in the evaluation.

We place greater emphasis on starting from the interrelationships across raw materials, target materials, and film layers, and on discussing validation approaches with our customers. Leveraging our capabilities in target material R&D, manufacturing, and analytical testing, we aim to maintain ongoing communication with coating companies, tool manufacturers, and relevant R&D teams, fostering closer integration between material development and application feedback.

Exhibition Name

JIMTOF 2026 · Japan International Machine Tool Exhibition

Exhibition Duration

2026 year 10 month 26 day —31 day

Exhibition Venue

Tokyo Big Sight

Booth number

W3111

Exhibition Information

From the need for a thin film,
When it comes to selecting a target material.

10 month 26—31 Day, Tokyo W3111。
Tarfilm , looking forward to meeting you in person.