SEGI is a full-spectrum thin film products and services company

We offer:

All-new batch deposition systems based upon the Perkin-Elmer configuration

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Perhaps the best choice for your needs is an all-new sputter system from SEGI. The overall configuration and architecture of the SEGI system is essentially identical to the older Perkin-Elmer design. However, that is where the similarity ends.

This is a completely new system from the ground up. Even the frame is new. We add many significant upgrades, using only high quality off-the-shelf components, such as:

• Gas flow and pressure controls
• Vacuum gauging
• Modern dc and rf power supplies
• High reliability rotary motion seals using ferrofluid technology
• All bellows-sealed valves
• Properly sized and configured pumps
• Modern PLC-based automation hardware
• New pallet transfer system

The crown jewel of this new system is our high reliability PLC-based control software and hardware with a user-friendly GUI (graphical user interface) for ease of operation.

If a batch sputtering system will do your job, this system may be the one!

Deposition system re-manufacturing

For many thin-film processing requirements, the most cost-effective selection is often a quality re-manufactured system.

Historically, SEGI has specialized in re-manufacturing sputter deposition systems originally manufactured by the Perkin-Elmer Corporation. Over the years, we have expanded our capabilities to include the systems of a number of other manufacturers.

But, just what is a "re-manufactured system?"

First, we strip the target system down to its component parts. Everything is inspected and the parts we are going to retain are brought fully up to their original standards or better.

Not everything, though, goes back on the system. Using the Perkin-Elmer systems as an example, we discard all the BTA (back to air) valves and replace them with modern bellows-sealed valves. All parts subject to operational wear and tear, such as bearings, drive components and "finger stock" contacts are scrapped and replaced with new parts.

Where possible, custom (and obsolete!) Perkin-Elmer parts are replaced with modern off-the-shelf components. The Perkin-Elmer gauge control unit is scrapped and replaced with a new Granville-Phillips Vacuum Gauge Controller.

Where possible, other controllers, not manufactured by Perkin-Elmer, are refurbished by their original manufacturer.

What do you receive? Quality, Reliability and Improved Functionality!

Replacement parts for many older deposition systems

Perhaps you have a stable of old workhorses that are doing the job for you, but maintenance is becoming a problem... nobody has the parts!

Try SEGI! We may have what you need. We are always on the lookout for quality replacement parts for the older generation systems still profitably in use at many of our customers' sites. If we don't have it, we may be able to find it for you. If we can't find it, we may be able to make it for you. Give SEGI a call!

Field service for most deposition systems

It's 2:00 AM and the system is down. Nobody can figure out what to do, and production is hurting.

Call SEGI!

We specialize in emergency service and repair on-site.

It's not 2:00 AM, but the handwriting is on the wall: "Old reliable" needs some attention before it becomes "Old clunky!" SEGI can provide whatever level of service and support you may need, from routine maintenance through major rebuilds.

Extended service contracts with guaranteed "up-time"

Perhaps you would like someone to take full responsibility for keeping your systems up and running.

Call SEGI! We can do that!

Training for your service personnel

SEGI offers expert practical training for your service personnel, tailored to your specific needs. From the new-hire with little experience to the seasoned veteran without specific experience with your process tools, SEGI can offer competent training either at your site using your equipment or at our site using ours.

Customized PLC-based automation for older deposition systems

Often, all that is required to bring your production line up to speed is a touch of modern computer control technology. The stainless steel is just fine, but the control software is an un-maintainable nightmare of "spaghetti code!"

SEGI can help! We can adapt the very same control software and hardware that we use in our new batch sputter deposition systems to your processing tool. There are many possible levels of automation. Give SEGI a call to find out which one may be right for you.

Process Support for many PVD and "chemical" processes

Like many equipment manufacturers and support organizations, SEGI has spent much of its history focused on the tools. The reality, of course, is that the only reason someone would buy the tool is to perform a process and generate a product.

So, we have expanded our focus: Are you a SEGI customer with a process problem? If so, it isn't just your problem, it is our problem, too! We want you to be a success with your SEGI processing tools.

SEGI offers these services through our network of consulting resources, and other third-party entities such as analytical services laboratories. If we can't help directly, perhaps we can connect you with someone who can!