Abstract: An sputtering device includes a carrier that includes a main body and support members. The main body defines a receiving space and includes a lateral surface defining at least one groove extending along a longitudinal direction. The receiving space and the at least one groove communicate with each other. The at least one groove is defined by a first surface and a second surface. The first surface defines recessed portions along the longitudinal direction and communicates with the receiving space. The support members are used for hanging workpieces. Each of the support members includes at least one support arm protruding from the lateral surface and is selectively and movably retained by one of the recessed portions.

Abstract: A sputter-coating apparatus is configured for forming coatings on a plurality of workpieces, and includes a deposition chamber defining a cavity, a plurality of targets received in the cavity, and a plurality of supporting assemblies. Each target includes a first target plate and an opposite second target plate. The supporting assemblies are received in the cavity and arranged between the first target plates and the second target plates. Each supporting assembly includes a hollow rotating post for rotating about a first axis substantially parallel to a lengthwise direction thereof, at least one support extending from the post, and at least one driving unit. Each support includes a connecting arm rotatably connected to the post and a fixing portion attached to the connecting arm for supporting a workpiece. The driving unit is configured for driving each connecting arm to rotate relative to the corresponding post about a second axis.

Abstract: A coating method for forming a pattern on a workpiece is provided. First, a workpiece surface is provided. Second, a mask having a shape conforming to a predetermined pattern is provided. Next, the workpiece surface includes a first portion exposed outside and a second portion shielded by the mask. A shielding layer is formed on the exposed first portion of the workpiece surface. The mask is removed from the workpiece to expose the second portion. A coating layer over the shielding layer and the exposed second portion is formed. The coating layer consists of a first part overlaying the shielding layer and a second part overlaying the second portion. The mask is attached onto the coating layer and aligned with the second portion of the workpiece surface. The first part of the coating layer, the shielding layer, and the mask are then removed.

Abstract: A sputtering device includes a main body and a loading device received in the main body. The main body includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and a sidewall connected between the top portion and the bottom portion, an upper bearing mounted on the top portion, and a lower bearing mounted on the bottom portion. The loading device includes an outer frame, an inner frame received in the outer frame, and a gear device arranged between the outer frame and the in inner frame. The outer frame is rotatably connected to the upper bearing and includes a plurality of first rods arranged in a first circle. The inner frame is rotatably connected to the lower bearing and includes a plurality of second rods arranged in a second circle. The gear device is configured for bringing the outer frame and the inner frame to rotate in opposite directions.

Abstract: A carrier for use during sputtering includes a main body and support members. The main body defines a receiving space and includes a lateral surface defining at least one groove extending along a longitudinal direction. The receiving space and the at least one groove communicate with each other. The at least one groove is defined by a first surface and a second surface. The first surface defines recessed portions along the longitudinal direction and communicates with the receiving space. The support members are used for hanging workpieces. Each of the support members includes at least one support arm protruding from the lateral surface and is selectively and movably retained by one of the recessed portions.

Abstract: A lens module includes a lens barrel and a lens received in the lens barrel. The lens includes an image-side surface and an object-side surface, and is configured for converging or diverging light from the object-side surface to the image-side surface. The lens is made by a composition of raw materials which absorb the infrared element of the light passing therethrough.

Abstract: A sputtering apparatus includes a preheating chamber, a deposition chamber, a passage in communication with the preheating chamber and the deposition chamber, a first support assembly received in the preheating chamber, a second support assembly received in the deposition chamber, a number of posts capable of mounting on each of the first and second support assemblies, a transferring robot arranged in the preheating chamber, and a magnetic assembly fixed on the transferring robot. The transferring robot is configured for demounting the post from the two support assemblies, transferring the demounted post between the preheating chamber and the deposition chamber, and mounting the transferred post on the two support assemblies. The magnetic assembly is configured for collecting iron workpieces dropped on a bottom in the preheating chamber, the deposition chamber, or the passage.

Abstract: A film is coated on a substrate made of stainless steel, and includes a first buffer layer, a second buffer layer, and a third buffer layer which are positioned on the substrate from a near end to a far end. The first buffer layer is made of Cr. The second buffer layer is made of Ti and Cr. The color layer is made of Ti and Cr.

Abstract: A tray for a vacuum deposition apparatus includes a base having an upper surface, a number of cooling pipes fixed to the base each having a plurality of alternately arranged cooling portions and conduits, and a number of engaging members. The cooling portions protrude from the upper surface and each has a cooling channel therein. Two ends of the cooling channel communicate with two adjacent conduits. Each of the engaging members each has a hole surrounding a corresponding cooling portion therein.

Abstract: A gas-inputting device for a vacuum sputtering apparatus includes at least one tapered tube. Each tapered tube includes a open end, a closed end, and a conical surface. The small end is configured for introducing gas into the tapered tube. The large end opposes to the open end. Each of the at least one tapered tube tapers from the closed end to the open end. The conical surface connects the open end to the closed end. A plurality of gas holes of a same size are defined in the conical surface and equidistantly arranged along the center axis of the tapered tube from the open end to the closed end.

Abstract: A coating method for forming a pattern on a workpiece is provided. The method includes the follow steps: providing a workpiece having a surface, forming a coating layer over the surface using a physical vapor deposition method; providing a mask having a shape conforming to a predetermined pattern; attaching the mask to the surface such that a portion of the coating layer is shielded. The coating layer consists of a shielded portion and an unwanted portion surrounding the shielded portion. Finally, removing the unwanted portion of the coating layer using a magnetic abrasive finishing method, and removing the mask to obtain the shielded portion having the predetermined pattern on the workpiece.

Abstract: An exemplary device for film coating, is provided. The device has an evaporating unit, wherein the evaporating unit includes a driving member and a carrier. The driving member has an extending rotatable shaft. The carrier includes a main body, a plurality of branches and a plurality of crucibles. The branches each extend from the main body. The crucibles each are supported by a respective one of the branches and configured for receiving a film material therein. The rotatable shaft is engaged in the main body and thereby rotating the carrier.

Abstract: A method of coating a pure white film includes a first step of providing a metal shell, a second step of forming a bonding layer on a surface of the metal shell by a first magnetron sputtering process, and a third step of forming a pure white layer on a surface of the bonding layer by a second magnetron sputtering process. The bonding layer includes chromium nitride. In the second process, aluminum and chromium corporately serves as targets. Oxygen serves as a reactive gas. A ratio of a bombarding power of the aluminum to that of the chromium is about 12:1. A bias voltage ranges from 180 volts to 220 volts. The second magnetron sputtering process lasts for about 58 to 62 minutes and goes on under a temperature ranged from 180° C. to 220° C. And the pure white layer includes aluminum oxide and chromium oxide.

Abstract: A sputter-coating apparatus for coating a plurality of workpieces includes a deposition case defining a cavity, a supporting assembly received in the cavity, and a target assembly received in the cavity and extending through the supporting assembly to face the workpieces. The supporting assembly includes a plurality of supporting members. Each supporting member includes a body and a plurality of adjusting units extending through the body. Each adjusting unit includes a supporting pole fixed to the body, a first fixing pole and a second fixing pole fixedly connected to the supporting pole and radially extending from the supporting pole, a first threaded pole and a second threaded pole retractably connected to the supporting pole and radially extending from the supporting pole, and a driving member received in the supporting pole for driving the first threaded pole and the second threaded pole to retract relative to the supporting pole.

Abstract: A multilayer substrate includes a base layer, a coating layer and an intermediate layer positioned between the base layer and the coating layer. The intermediate layer contains chromium and nitrogen. A content of the chromium in the intermediate layer gradually decreases from the base layer to the coating layer.

Abstract: A golden enclosure for a mobile phone includes a shell, a color layer, and a bonding layer. The color layer is formed over an outer surface of the shell. The color layer is comprised of titanium, chromium, and oxygen. The color layer has coordinates (L, a, b) in the CIE Lab color space. The “L” coordinate is in a range from bout 46.72 to bout 61.45. The coordinate is in a range from about 4.91 to about 16.1. The “b” coordinate is in a range from about 39.49 to about 55.18. The bonding layer is sandwiched between the shell and the color layer.

Abstract: A sputtering device includes a main body and a loading device received in the main body. The main body includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and a sidewall connected between the top portion and the bottom portion, an upper bearing mounted on the top portion, and a lower bearing mounted on the bottom portion. The loading device includes an outer frame, an inner frame received in the outer frame, and a gear device arranged between the outer frame and the in inner frame. The outer frame is rotatably connected to the upper bearing and includes a plurality of first rods arranged in a first circle. The inner frame is rotatably connected to the lower bearing and includes a plurality of second rods arranged in a second circle. The gear device is configured for bringing the outer frame and the inner frame to rotate in opposite directions.

Abstract: A sputtering device includes a hollow main body, a loading device, and a driving device received in the main body. The main body includes a top plate and a bottom plate opposite to the top plate. The loading device includes a supporting base rotatably positioned on the bottom plate, a ring-shaped frame positioned on the top plate, and a number of rods. The ring-shaped frame is coaxial with the supporting base and includes a number of assembly plates connecting to each other in sequence. The rods are positioned on the supporting base along the circumference thereof, and substantially perpendicularly connect between the ring-shaped frame and the supporting base along the axis of the supporting base. The driving device connects to the supporting base and the rods, and drives the supporting base and driving the rods to rotate.

Abstract: A colored casing includes a substrate having a surface to be coated, a bonding layer and a color layer. The bonding layer is consisted of chromium nitride and is formed on the surface. The color layer is formed on the bonding layer, and consisted of chromium hybrid titanium. The color layer includes a value of L* in a range from about 68.82 to about 69.82, a value of a* in a range from about ?4.93 to about ?3.93 and a value of b* in a range from about ?12.12 to about ?11.12 according to the CIE LAB system. A method for fabricating the color casing and an electronic device having the colored casing are also related.

Abstract: A shield includes a metallic substrate and a composite coating. The composite coating includes a thin film positioned on the metallic substrate and an anti-fingerprint paint coating positioned on the thin film. The thin film and the anti-fingerprint paint coating are light-pervious and insulating material. The anti-fingerprint paint coating is configured for eliminating thin layer chromatography of the thin film caused by thin-film interference.