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Dispositif et procede pour revetir et cuire un element optique avec un revetement sensible aux uv Download PDF

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WO1998011998A1
WO1998011998A1 PCT/US1997/016548 US9716548W WO9811998A1 WO 1998011998 A1 WO1998011998 A1 WO 1998011998A1 US 9716548 W US9716548 W US 9716548W WO 9811998 A1 WO9811998 A1 WO 9811998A1
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Donald Nelson
Kwan Chan
Lisa Cheung
Nam Le
Jules Moolenaar
Stephen Barry
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2C Optics, Inc.
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29D—PRODUCING PARTICULAR ARTICLES FROM PLASTICS OR FROM SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE
    • B29D11/00—Producing optical elements, e.g. lenses or prisms
    • B29D11/00865—Applying coatings; tinting; colouring
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05D—PROCESSES FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05D1/00—Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials
    • B05D1/002—Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials the substrate being rotated
    • B05D1/005—Spin coating
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05D—PROCESSES FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05D3/00—Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials
    • B05D3/06—Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
    • B05D3/061—Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation using U.V.
    • B05D3/065—After-treatment
    • B05D3/067—Curing or cross-linking the coating

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  • This invention relates generally to an apparatus and method for applying a UV photosensitive coating to a substrate surface, and more particularly to an apparatus and method for applying and curing one or more photosensitive UV coatings to two optical elements in one apparatus that does not use solvents.
  • Plastic materials have found increased usage for the construction of a variety of substrates, including but not limited to ophthalmic lenses for eyeglasses, cameras, and optical instruments, due to their light weight, ease of fabrication and relatively low cost.
  • Common lens forming materials include CR-
  • Plastic lens materials have traditionally possessed inferior resistance to scratching, commonly evaluated by rubbing the surface with steel wool; and inferior resistance to abrasion, usually measured by shaking the lens surface under a bed of sand in the Bayer Abrasion Test.
  • the cumulative effect of scratching and abrading the lens surface is to increase the haze in the lens and ultimately to produce a substantially translucent lens incapable of providing a coherent image.
  • Lens manufacturers have developed thin proprietary coatings which protect the plastic lens from scratching in normal use and that can aiso provide tinting of the lens. These coatings are typically photosensitive to UV radiation and can be cured to a hardened state by exposure to the proper wavelengths for a sufficient time.
  • an object of the invention is to provide a method and apparatus for applying and curing at least one UV photosensitive coating to one or more substrate surfaces, such as a lens, in a single device.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a method and apparatus for applying and curing at least one UV photosensitive coating to one or more optical elements in a single device in a substantially solvent free system
  • Still another object of the invention is to provide a method and apparatus for applying a compliant abrasion enhancement UV photosensitive coating to at least one surface of an optical element, and thereafter, a scratch and abrasion resistant UV photosensitive coating on the compliant abrasion enhancement coating, and then curing both coatings, all in a single device
  • the coating apparatus includes a coating station with a coating chamber with a top and a bottom, a rotatable substrate support member with a substrate support surface and a longitudinal axis extending from the coating station bottom The substrate support surface is moveable along the longitudinal axis to advance the substrate in and out of the coating chamber through the coating chamber top
  • a substrate retainer device is configured to retain the substrate on the substrate support surface
  • a coating dispenser is coupled to a coating source and configured to apply the uncured liquid coating to the substrate top surface at the coating station
  • a cu ⁇ ng station includes a curing chamber with a curing station support member configured to support the substrate
  • An electromagnetic energy source generates sufficient electromagnetic energy to convert the uncured liquid coating to a hard cured coating on the top surface of the substrate
  • a substrate transport device is configured to deliver the substrate to any of the stations
  • a housing is provided for the coating station and the curing station The housing includes a gas flow device directing a
  • a housing includes a coating station with a substrate support, a coating dispenser, a curing station with a substrate support, and a substrate transport device.
  • the substrate is positioned at the coating station.
  • a laminar exhaust flow directs a gas flow away from a top surface of the substrate.
  • a photosensitive coating is applied to the top surface of the substrate.
  • the substrate is spun with the photosensitive coating applied to the top surface of the substrate until a desired coating thickness is formed. At least 75% of an excess of photosensitive coating, that does not remain on the top surface of the optical element, is collected at the coating station.
  • the substrate is moved to the curing station. Sufficient energy is supplied to the substrate to cure the coating on the top surface of the substrate.
  • a coated substrate is removed from the housing.
  • the substrate is an optical element such as an optical lens.
  • the gas flow device is a laminar flow device configured to provide a vertical gas flow. The gas flow device pulls gas around edges of the substrate positioned on the substrate support surface, and minimizes deposition of particles with sizes of 0.3 microns or larger on the substrate top surface.
  • the substrate support surface is configured to rotate at speeds of about 10 to 10,000 RPM.
  • the coating chamber may include a splash cup to capture at 75% of an excess of a coating applied to the top surface of the substrate.
  • the coating station can include a second coating chamber
  • a second coating dispenser is coupled to a second coating source and configured to apply a second coating to the first coating on the substrate top surface.
  • a pair of ophthalmic lenses are each coated with first coating comprising an abrasion enhancement coating.
  • the first coating is then cured.
  • a second coating comprising a scratch and abrasion resistant coating is then applied on top of the first coating.
  • the second coating is cured, and the two lenses are removed from the apparatus.
  • the scratch and abrasion resistant layer can also be a tinting layer DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the coating and curing apparatus of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of the coating station of the apparatus of
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the coating station, coating dispenser and lens transport device of the apparatus of Figure 1.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of the curing station of the apparatus of Figure 1.
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of the coating dispenser of Figure 1.
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of the substrate transport device of Figure 1.
  • a coating and curing apparatus 10 provides coating a top surface of a substrate with an uncured liquid coating, and curing the uncured liquid coating.
  • the coating and curing procedures are performed in apparatus 10.
  • Apparatus 10 includes a coating station 12.
  • Coating station 12 has, (i) a coating chamber 14 with a top 16 and a bottom 18, and (ii) a rotatable substrate support member 20 with a substrate support surface 22 and a longitudinal axis 24 extending from coating station bottom 18.
  • Substrate support surface 22 is moveable along longitudinal axis 24 to advance a substrate 26 in and out of coating chamber 14 through coating chamber top 16.
  • Substrate 26 can be a variety of different devices but is preferably an optical element such as a lens. Suitable lenses can be single vision, bifocal, trifocal or progressive multifocal. For purposes of this disclosure, substrate 26 will hereafter be referred to as "lens 26", and the term “substrate” will be referred to as "lens”.
  • a lens retainer device 28 is configured to retain lens 26 on lens support surface 22
  • Lens support surface 22 is configured to rotate at a speed of about 10 to 10,000 RPM, and in one embodiment at a speed of about 2,000 to 4,000 RPM
  • lens retainer device 28 is a vacuum chuck coupled to a vacuum source.
  • Coating station 12 further includes two or more rails 36 housing linear bearings, a pneumatic air cylinder 38 that advances and retracts vacuum chuck 28 in and out of the interior of resin collector 30, a motor 40 coupled to vacuum chuck 28 and a support frame 42
  • a coating dispenser 44 is coupled to a coating source 46 and configured to apply an uncured liquid coating to a lens top surface 34 at coating station 12
  • Lens top surface 34 can be curved When lens top surface 34 is curved it creates turbulence when rotated on lens support surface 22
  • Coating dispenser 30 includes a valve
  • a stepper motor 46 is coupled to the valve Stepper motor
  • Curing station 36 includes a cu ⁇ ng chamber 50 with a curing station support member 52 configured to provide support for lens 26
  • An electromagnetic energy source 54 positioned at curing station 36, generates sufficient electromagnetic energy to convert the uncured liquid coating to a hard cured coating on lens top surface 34
  • a variety of electromagnetic energy sources 54 can be used, including but not limited to an actinic UV light source, such as a lamp with and without a shutter, and the like
  • a sub-housing, positioned at curing station 32 has a gas inlet flow device for introducing a variety of different gases Preferably, an inert gas is introduced
  • a second coating chamber may also be provided to apply a different coating material to lens 26 or to increase throughput
  • the second coating chamber includes substantially the same components as coating chamber 14 Also included is a second coating dispenser.
  • a lens transport device 56 is configured to deliver lens 26 to any of the stations 12 or 32. As illustrated in Figure 5, an air cylinder 58 is coupled to a cleaning nozzle 60 at lens transport device 56.
  • Lens transport device 56 includes a lens support 60 which supports lens 26 as it is moved from station to station, and a curing transfer station 62 that lifts lens 26 off lens support 62.
  • a housing 64 provides an enclosure for coating station 12 and curing station 32. The temperature within housing 64 is maintained from 75 to 100 degrees F, and more preferably between 85 and 90 degrees F The amount of oxygen at curing station 36 is controlled to 20%> more less, and preferably 1% or less. Housing 64 includes a gas flow device 66 directing a gas flow at coating station 12
  • a laminar gas flow is generated above and around lens support surface 22
  • the laminar gas flow is sufficient to minimize deposition of particles with sizes of 0 3 microns or larger on lens top surface 34 Exhaust is pulled around and below lens 26 through coating station bottom 18 when lens 26 is positioned on lens support surface 22
  • a first coating is an abrasion enhancement coating
  • lens 26 is than transported by lens transport device 56 to curing station 32 where it is cured
  • Lens 26 is then removed from curing station 32 by lens transport device 56 and moved to back to coating chamber where a second coating is applied by the second coating dispenser.
  • a second coating which may be a scratch and abrasion resistant coating, is then applied on top of the first coating
  • Lens 26 is moved from coating station 14 by lens transport device 56 to curing station 32
  • lens 26 is removed from curing station 32 and from housing 64
  • the abrasion enhancement layer has a number of desirable properties 1. It adheres well to both the lens and the top coating and provides a substantial durable bond.
  • Abrasion enhancement layer is compliant to the top coating layer and is a "soft" material with a lower modulus than the harder top coating layer.
  • the general physical characteristics of the abrasion enhancement layer are those of a compliant material.
  • a degree of cross-linking is desirable for the performance of the abrasion enhancement layer, including resistance to creep.
  • Abrasion enhancement layer can be solvent-borne, but is preferably a solvent free (100% solids system) that can be applied as a liquid, such as by spray or spin coating techniques, and is convertible to its desired final physical state by exposure to an energy source, preferably ultraviolet actinic radiation, although thermal curing to the desired final physical state is possible. Free radical based curing regimens are preferred, but cationic or catalyzed curing systems can be used.
  • Abrasion enhancement layer is resistant to environmental degradation, including but not limited to exposure to temperature, humidity or sunlight, and is also durable. The operational temperature range is at least 20 degrees C to 50 degrees C.
  • the abrasion enhancement layer allows the deformation of the top coating layer when it is contacted by rough objects. This deformation allows the transfer of the f ⁇ ctional and impact energy from the top coating to the abrasion enhancement layer where it can be absorbed and dissipated.
  • the top coating layer which is innately more brittle than the abrasion enhancement layer, does not reach the critical tensional and compressional threshold where cracks can form that scatter light, and give a hazy appearance.
  • the steel wool resistance of a coating is believed to be mostly related to the hardness of the coating
  • the Bayer abrasion resistance is believed to be more related to the ability of a coating to endure impact without chipping or cracking.
  • a single coating layer is tightly bonded directly to the lens surface and a considerable internal stress remains in the coating after curing, particularly in the x and y directions
  • the abrasion enhancement layer is bonded to lens top surface 34 Residual stress in the top coating layer from that curing process is reduced or eliminated altogether.
  • the top coating layer becomes more notch insensitive relative to the traditional single coating layer approach.
  • the abrasion enhancement layer has a modulus of M, and a Shore A value of 50 or less.
  • the top coating layer is deposited on the abrasion enhancement layer.
  • the top coating layer has a modulus, M 2 , where M 2 is greater than M ⁇ and an abrasion resistance Bayer haze gain ratio of 1.0 or greater.
  • the top coating layer has a Shore D value of 50 or higher, and a steel wool % haze gain of 10 or lower.
  • the thicknesses of the abrasion enhancement layer and the top coating layer can vary and be independent Preferable thicknesses are 2-50 microns, more preferably 5-20 microns for each layer
  • the abrasion enhancement layer can have the following composition I Thirty to ninety five parts of a flexible acrylated oligomer or acrylated oligomer/acryiate monomer blend resin (A);
  • alkane polyols wherein the alkane polyols contain up to about twenty four carbons atoms and an average of at least two O-acryloyl groups (AE),
  • alkane polyols wherein the alkane polyols contain up to about forty eight carbon atoms and average at least three O-[acryioyl-(polyalkylene oxide)] chains; wherein each of the polyalkylene oxide chains comprise from one to twenty alkaline oxide groups (AOA);
  • AOA alkaline oxide groups
  • V Optionally, fifteen to seventy five parts of polyacrylated urethane, wherein the urethane oligomer has a molecular weight of about 2500 or less and an average of at least two acrylate groups (UA), and
  • composition can also contain a photoinitiating amount of a photoinitiator, typically one tenth to about ten parts, as well as optional surfactants and stabilizers
  • the abrasion enhancement layer can have the following composition:
  • the top coating layer can have the following composition-
  • alkane polyols wherein the alkane polyols contain up to about forty eight carbon atoms and average at least three O- [acryloyl-(polyalkylene oxide)] chains; where each of the polyalkylene oxide chains comprise from one to twenty alkylene oxide groups (AOA), II. Fifteen to seventy five parts of a polyacrylated urethane, wherein the urethane oligomer has a molecular weight of about 2500 or less and average of at least two acrylate groups (UA),
  • the top coating composition can also contain a photoinitiating amount of photoinitiator, typically one tenth to about ten parts, as well as optional surfactants and stabilizers
  • Another class of a scratch and abrasion-resistant, radiation curable or heat curable coating composition used in accordance with the present invention comprises.
  • Suitable flexible oligomer or oligomer/monomer blend materials are Sartomer CN 300, Radcure Ebecryl 3600, Ebecryl 3703, Ebecryl 270, Ebecryl 4830, Ebecryl 4834, Ebecryl 4881, Ebecryl 4883, Ebecryl 8402,
  • HDODA Henkel Photomer 4050, Photomer 4065, Photomer 4061, Photomer 4126, Photomer 4127, Photomer 4160, Photomer 4193, and Photomer 4204.
  • three or greater functional acrylated aliphatic polyol ester are Sartomer SR 350, SR 351, SR 444, SR 295, SR 335, SR 399, SR 9041; Radcure DPHPA, Radcure PETA K, Radcure TMPTA; Henkel Photomer 4006, Photomer 4335, and Photomer 4399.
  • alkoxyiated acrylates are Sartomer SR 415, SR 454, SR 492, SR 499, SR 502, SR 9035; Radcure OTA-480, Radcure TMPTEOA, Radcure Ebecryl 53; Henkel Photomer 4072, Photomer 4094, Photomer 4095, Photomer 4149, Photomer 4155, Photomer 4158, and Photomer 4355.
  • a general chemical structure may be written:
  • urethane acrylates are Sartomer CN 953, CN 961, CN 963, CN 964, CN 970, CN 971 , CN 972, CN 975, CN 980; Radcure Ebecryl 8804, Ebecryl 220, Ebecryl 6602, Henkel Photomer 6210, Photomer 6008, Photomer
  • plasticizers are the aliphatic or aralkyl esters of aromatic acids, diacids, and triacids, (such as benzoic, phthalic, isophthalic, terephthaiic, and trimellitic acids) such as dioctyl phthalate (DOP) and dibenzyl phthalate; the aliphatic or aralkyl esters of aliphatic acids (such as adiptic, azelaic, glutaric, and citric acids) such as dioctyl adipate; and phosphate esters.
  • AE ACRYLATE ESTER
  • acrylated aliphatic polyol ester which average three or greater acrylic functionality are Sartomer SR 350, SR 351, SR 444, SR 295, SR 355, SR 399, SR 9041; Radcure DPHPA, Radcure PETA K, Radcure TMPTA; Henkel Photomer 4006, Photomer 4355, and 4399.
  • a Bayer Sand Abrasion Tester is used for the determination of surface abrasion resistance.
  • the sample, dual coated with abrasion enhancing layer and top coat, along with a control sample of CR-39 is cleaned with mild soapy water, rinse with water, then air dried.
  • the light transmission of the both at 550 nm is determined using a Fisher UV-VTS Spectrophotometer (reference ASTMD 1003-61 "Standard Test Method for Measuring Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics").
  • the cleaned sample is mounted to cover one of the holes in the underside of the testing pan.
  • the control sample of uncoated CR-39 is place under the other hole, then 1.0 kilograms of new sand, which has been sieved to retain the portion passing a #7 but held by a #14 sieve, is placed in the pan.
  • the sand filled pan is shaken over a 4 inch stroke at a rate of sieve, is placed in the pan.
  • the sand filled pan is shaken over a 4 inch stroke at a rate of 150 cycles per minute for a total of 300 cycles.
  • Both sample and control are cleaned with mild soapy water, rinsed with water, then air dried The light transmission of the both at 550 run is determined.
  • the percent haze gain due to abrading the sample surfaces with sand is calculated; the Bayer Haze Gain Ratio is determined by dividing the measured haze gain for the CR-39 control by that of the sample under evaluation. By definition, the Bayer Haze Gain Ratio for CR-39 is 1.0.
  • SCRATCH RESISTANCE An Eberbach 6000 Steel Wool Abrasion Tester is used for the determination of surface scratch resistance.
  • a piece of 000 steel wool (Pro's Best, International Steel Wool Co.) is mounted over the end of a one inch by one inch mandrel with the steel wool strands aligned in the direction of motion.
  • the sample, dual coated with abrasion enhancing layer and top coat layer, is cleaned with mild soapy water, rinsed with water, then air dried.
  • the light transmission of the sample at 550 nm is determined using a Fisher UV-VIS Spectrophotometer (reference ASTMD 1003-61 "Standard Test Method for Measuring Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics").
  • the cleaned sample is mounted onto the testing stage, then the mandrel set in place and weighted with 32 pounds. Twenty complete cycles back and forth across the sample are applied at a rate of 100 cycles per minute.
  • the sample is re- cleaned with mild soapy water, rinsed with water, then air dried and the light transmission of the sample at 550 nm is determined. The percent hazed gain due to scratching the sample surface with steel wool is calculated by comparison with the value before testing and reported.
  • a sample plastic lens is coated and cured with the abrasion enhancing layer and topcoat layer under evaluation.
  • a cross-hatched grid of twenty five squares 2 mm on a side is scored through both layers down to the lens using a razor knife.
  • One end of a three inch by three fourths inch piece of Scotch Tape #600 ® (3M Co.) is placed over the grid and pressed to bond uniformly to the topcoat surface.
  • the tape is folded back then peeled off the surface with a rapid hand motion. If no more than one square of the grid is found to have debonded from the lens an adhered to the tape, the sample configuration is deemed to have passed the adhesion test. If no more than on square debonds, the sample is deemed to have failed the adhesion test. Reference is made to test ASTM D- 3359.
  • the relative hardness of cured AEL and topcoat compositions on the Shore A and /or Shore D scales was determined using a durometer.
  • the neat resin sample was poured into a l"x l "x 1/8" mold cavity formed by a PVC gasket held between two quartz plates.
  • the sample was cured using a Fusion System H Bulb with an exposure time of about 8-12 seconds. Cured samples were removed from the mold, allowed to cool to ambient temperature, then the hardness on the Shore a or D scale determined with the respective Shore Durometer. There is some overlap in the scales, but the A scale can assess the hardness of softer samples, while the D scale is used for relatively harder samples.
  • a lens sample about 3 inches in diameter and 1/8 inch thick, is mounted on the spin table of the spin coating apparatus. While spinning at about 150 rpm, the sample surface is washed with isopropyl alcohol, then the speed increased to 2000-3000 rpm and held until sample surface is dry, about 30-60 seconds. While spinning at about 150 rpm, the abrasion enhancing layer (AEL) is applied with a pipette to the lens surface, working from the center to the edge of the sample, to form a uniform coating layer.
  • AEL abrasion enhancing layer
  • the spin speed is then increased to the range 1000-6000 rpm and held for 15-90 seconds until the desired layer thickness is achieved, generally in the range of 1 -50 microns
  • the wet coated lens is placed in an enclosed chamber with a quartz window, nitrogen purged through the cavity, then the chamber with sample is passed on a conveyor belt under a Fusion systems UV Lamp to cure the abrasion enhancing layer Total irradiation time for AEL is 1-10 seconds.
  • the coated sample is returned to the spin table, then the topcoat is applied by pipette across the slowly spinning AEL sample surface.
  • the spin speed is then increased to the range 1000-6000 rpm and held for 15-90 seconds until the desired layer thickness is achieved, generally in the range of 1 - 50 microns.
  • the wet coated AEL/lens is placed in the chamber with a quartz window, nitrogen purged through the cavity, then the chamber passed on a conveyor belt under a Fusion Systems UC Lamp to cure the topcoat layer
  • Total irradiation time for the top coat layer is 1-10 seconds

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Un dispositif de revêtement et de cuisson permet aussi bien de revêtir la surface supérieure d'un substrat avec un revêtement liquide non cuit que de cuire ledit revêtement liquide. Le dispositif de revêtement comprend un poste de revêtement, qui comporte une chambre de revêtement avec un dessus et un bas, un élément support de substrat rotatif avec une surface support de substrat, et un axe longitudinal partant du bas dudit poste. La surface support de substrat peut se déplacer le long de l'axe longitudinal, de façon à faire entrer et sortir le substrat de la chambre de revêtement en lui faisant traverser le dessus de ladite chambre. Un dispositif de retenue de substrat est configuré de façon à retenir le substrat sur la surface support de substrat. Un distributeur de revêtement, couplé à une source de revêtement, est configuré de façon à appliquer le revêtement liquide non cuit sur la surface supérieure du substrat au niveau du poste de revêtement. Un poste de cuisson comporte une chambre de cuisson présentant un élément support de poste de cuisson configuré pour supporter le substrat. Une source d'énergie électromagnétique génère une énergie électromagnétique suffisante pour transformer le revêtement liquide non cuit en revêtement cuit dur recouvrant la surface supérieure du substrat. Un dispositif de transport de substrat est configuré de façon à amener le substrat à l'un ou l'autre poste. Chaque poste est pourvu d'un châssis comportant un dispositif d'écoulement des gaz qui, au niveau du poste de cuisson, fait passer un flux gazeux devant la surface support de substrat après lui avoir fait traverser le bas de la chambre de revêtement.
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