# PF Technologies LLC

This MFR.ID profile was supplied, reviewed, and approved by PF Technologies LLC. Originally approved on 7/10/2025; last updated 6/8/2026. Capability data is manufacturer-approved for public sourcing and RFQ use.

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## Company Overview

Founded in 1981, PF Technologies is a U.S. leader in robotically applied EMI/RFI shielding, decorative paints, and vacuum metallization on plastic, metal, glass, and carbon-fiber parts. Its 40,000-ft² ISO 9001:2015-certified facility in Phoenix, Maricopa County’s manufacturing hub, runs seven automated spray cells plus in-house pad printing, silk-screening, die cutting, plasma surface preparation, and light assembly, enabling 24-hour rush prototypes and multi-shift production lines. Buyers in electronics, aerospace, telecom, and automotive markets rely on PF’s process repeatability, rapid changeovers, and domestic supply-chain agility to deliver cosmetically flawless, functionally critical components on time.

## Quick Reference

- Processes: Vacuum Metallization (PVD), Conductive / EMI-Shielding Coatings, Pad Printing, Industrial Painting, Value Added Services
- Lead Time: 2-6 weeks
- Production Scale: Prototype (1-10 parts), Short Run (11-500 parts), Medium Run (501-10000 parts), Mass Production (10001+ parts)
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona 85040
- Employees: 51-200
- Revenue: $10M-$50M
- Founded: 1981
- Contact: info@pftechnologies.com - +1 602-243-6293
- Verified: Manufacturer Approved

## Capabilities

### High-Performance Vacuum Metallization (PVD)

PLC-controlled, three-fire PVD chambers deposit sequential metal stacks for decorative chrome, colored or brushed finishes, 94%-reflective aluminum mirrors and ultra-low-ohm EMI shields on plastics, carbon-fiber composites, metals, and glass. Custom masking, fixturing and in-house base/top-coat painting streamline prototypes through multi-shift mass production with tight SPC on film thickness and reflectance.

- Process: Vacuum Metallization (PVD)
- Highlights: Up to 3 metals vapor-deposited per cycle; film 0.1–3 µm with ±15 % uniformity., Chrome-like, colored, brushed or 94% Al mirror finishes plus ≤0.02 Ω/□ EMI films., Turnkey process: design, fixturing, basecoat, PVD, topcoat and QC—all under one roof.
- Subprocesses: Multi-Metal Sequential PVD Deposition, Chrome-Like Decorative PVD, Colored / Brushed Decorative PVD Finishes, High-Reflectivity Aluminum PVD Mirror Coating, EMI-Shielding PVD Deposition, Clear / Gloss / Matte Top-Coat Finishing, Vacuum-Metallization Fixturing & Masking Design, In-Chamber Multi-Layer PVD Stack Build
- Specifications:
  - Prototype Turnaround: 72 h - Includes fixturing design and first-article run.
  - Top Coat Gloss Range: 5-95 GU - Matte (< 5 GU) to high-gloss (> 90 GU) clear coats applied in-house.
  - Available PVD Metals: Aluminum, Copper, Nickel, Nickel-Chrome, Stainless Steel, Bronze - Up to three metals sequentially deposited in one vacuum cycle.
  - Chamber Ø × H (Mm): Ø 1,000 mm, Height 1,200 mm - Stokes three-fire PVD chamber.
  - Film Thickness Range (µM): 0.1-3 µm - Quartz-crystal monitoring; cross-section coupon verification each lot.
  - Mirror Haze: 0.2 % - Chrome-like decorative finish: ≤ 0.2 % haze per ASTM D1003.
  - Maximum Part Envelope (Mm): 1,500 × 800 mm - Up to 1,500 mm length × 800 mm width; consult PF for larger geometries.
  - Sheet Resistance (MΩ/□): 5-20 mΩ/□ - Four-point probe after cure; SPC window ±10 %.
  - Thickness Uniformity (± %): 15 % - Planetary rotation holds 3-D parts within ±15 % of target.
  - Reflectance (%) @ 550 Nm: 94 % - First-surface Al mirror with in-chamber SiO₂ over-coat.
  - Layer Count Per Cycle: 3 layers - Sequential Al / Cu / NiCr (example) without breaking vacuum.
  - Base & Operating Pressure (Torr): 0.00001-0.0001 Torr - Base ≤ 1 × 10⁻⁵ Torr; deposition at ~1 × 10⁻⁴ Torr.

### EMI/RFI Shielding Conductive Coatings

Automated spray cells apply silver, copper or nickel-filled paints—or vacuum-metallized films—to plastic, carbon-fiber composite, and metal enclosures, forming low-resistance Faraday shields. Plasma/primer prep, coupon development, in-line ohms/□ SPC and die-cut gasket supply create a turnkey EMI solution from prototypes to multi-shift production.

- Process: Conductive / EMI-Shielding Coatings
- Highlights: Robotic Ag/Cu/Ni coatings or PVD metal films achieve uniform ≤ 0.05 Ω/□ layers., Sample coupons + inline resistivity QA speed material validation and PPAP sign-off., Integrated die-cut conductive gaskets and 24/7 lines scale from pilot to mass build.
- Subprocesses: Robotic Conductive Spray Painting, Shielding-Paint Coupon Development, Surface Conditioning, Hard Coating, Conductive Gasket Die-Cutting, Surface Resistivity & Thickness QA, Prototype-to-Production Lot Management
- Specifications:
  - Film Uniformity (Thickness): 10 % RSD - Robot path & flow control maintain ≤ ±10 % relative std. dev.
  - Clean Room Class (Spray Cell): Approx. ISO Class 7 (Class 10,000 target) - Booths maintain particulate levels consistent with ISO Class 7 (Class 10,000) through continuous in-house monitoring and airflow control.
  - Thermal Cycling ΔR: 0-10 % - −40 → +85 °C • 50 cycles.
  - Dry Film Thickness (Conductive Paint): 25-75 µm - Verified by eddy-current gauge (±2 µm).
  - Conductive Paint Chemistries: Silver, Copper, Silver-Copper hybrid, Nickel - Hybrid blends balance cost vs. conductivity.
  - Sheet Resistance: 2-50 mΩ/□ - 4-point probe logged each rack; ±10 % SPC window.
  - Adhesion Class (ISO 2409 / ASTM D3359): 0-1 Class - Target Class 0 / Rating 5B after plasma or primer.
  - Shielding Effectiveness (10 MHz – 10 GHz): 60-120 dB - Conductive paint ≥ 60 dB; PVD film ≥ 90 dB (ASTM D4935).
  - Maximum Part Envelope: 500 mm - 500 × 500 × 300 mm; consult PF for larger geometries.
  - Prototype Coupon Turnaround: 48 h - Includes coating, cure and full test report.
  - Environmental Test Hours (Salt Spray / Humidity): 168-1000 h - ≤ 20 % ΔR after ASTM B117 or D2247 exposure.
  - Available PVD Metals: Aluminum, Copper, Nickel, Nickel-Chrome, Stainless Steel - Up to three sequential layers without breaking vacuum.
  - Surface Preparation Methods: Atmospheric plasma, Conductive primer, Conversion coating (Al chromate / phosphate) - Chosen to reach Class 0 adhesion on low-energy plastics.
  - PVD Metal Film Thickness: 0.1-3 µm - Three-fire chamber; ±15 % uniformity.

### Industrial Printing & Die Cutting

Multi-color sealed-cup pad printing and high-opacity silk-screen presses apply fine-line graphics on 3-D plastics, metals and glass. In-house cliché and fixturing enable 24-h prototypes; integrated die-cutting and lamination deliver turnkey labels, while embossing is reserved for overlays and optical lenses, all under ISO 9001 SPC control.

- Process: Pad Printing
- Highlights: 6-color pad & silk-screen printers hold ±0.05 mm registration on complex parts., In-house cliché/fixture shop turns artwork into printed prototypes within 24 h., Die-cut, lamination & embossing line outputs finished overlays and lenses in one pass.
- Subprocesses: Multi-Colour Sealed Ink-Cup Pad Printing, 3-D Part Pad-Printing Fixturing, High-Opacity Silk-Screen Printing, In-House Cliché / Plate Fabrication, Rapid Pad-Printing Prototype Sampling (24 h), Precision Die-Cutting of Labels & Overlays, Embossed Membrane-Switch Overlays, Adhesive Lamination & Gasket Stacking, Second-Surface Printed Optical Lenses, CNC Lens Edge Trimming
- Specifications:
  - Pad Durometer: 55-70 Shore A - Optimised to balance conformity and registration.
  - Colour ΔE After Taber 500 Cycle Wear: Up to 1.5 ΔE - Measured with CS-10 wheel, 500 g load per ASTM D4060.
  - Multi Colour Registration Tolerance: Up to 0.05 mm - Vision-assisted alignment verified each pass.
  - Maximum Pad Print Area: 100 mm - Up to Ø100 mm (≈7 850 mm²) single hit.
  - Curing Method & Time: UV LED < 1 s, IR tunnel 60 s @ 80 °C, Ambient flash-off 5 min - Process selected by ink system and throughput.
  - Prototype Turnaround: 24 h - Artwork approval to printed sample.
  - Ink Chemistry: 1-K solvent-based, UV-curable 100 % solids, 2-K epoxy & polyurethane - Full RoHS/REACH compliant portfolio.
  - Surface Pretreatment Requirements: Plasma, Corona, Flame - Selected per substrate to exceed ASTM D3359 5B adhesion.
  - Minimum Printable Line Width: 0.05 mm - Fine-line cliché engraving and high-durometer pads achieve 50 µm resolution.
  - Clean Room Class (Printing Area): Approx. ISO Class 7 (Class 10,000 target) - Printing area maintains particulate levels consistent with ISO Class 7 (Class 10,000) through HEPA filtration and routine particle monitoring.
  - Ink Film Thickness (Screen Print): 12-25 µm - High-opacity deposits for durable legends.
  - Substrate Compatibility: ABS, PC, PC/ABS, PA, PBT, PVC, silicone-prime plastics, Aluminium, stainless steel, glass lenses, Carbon-fibre composites - Adhesion verified per ASTM D3359.
  - Cycle Time / Parts Per Hour: 600-1200 parts/h - Dependent on colour count and part handling method.

### Advanced Cosmetic Coatings & Finishes

Robot-controlled spray booths operate in a controlled Class 10,000 (ISO Class 7-equivalent) clean environment (internal target only; not third-party certified) to apply UV-curable, water- or solvent-borne acrylic/urethane, CARC, and soft-touch coatings to plastics, metals, carbon-fiber composites, and glass. Plasma or conversion-coat surface prep guarantees adhesion, while in-process SPC logs film-thickness, color ΔE, and gloss—delivering defect-free Class-A finishes from prototype through multi-shift mass production.

- Process: Industrial Painting
- Highlights: Controlled Class 10,000 (ISO Class 7-equivalent) clean-air cells minimize particulate defects in high-gloss parts., Broad chemistry menu—from UV to CARC—handled in-house without supplier transfers., Real-time film-thickness, ΔE and gloss SPC ensures lot-to-lot cosmetic consistency., Lines scale seamlessly from single prototypes to high-volume multi-shift output.
- Subprocesses: Clean-Room Robotic Spray Painting (ISO Class 10 000), UV-Curable Paint Application, Acrylic / Urethane Paint Systems (Water- & Solvent-borne), CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating) Painting, Soft-Touch & Textured Paint Finishes, Surface Conditioning, Clear / Gloss / Matte Top-Coat Finishing, XRF Coating Thickness Measurement, Hard Coating, Prototype-to-Production Lot Management
- Specifications:
  - Throughput Capacity (Parts / H): 180 parts/h - Dual-lane conveyor with two robots per booth sustains 180 Class-A parts/h.
  - Dry Film Thickness Range (µM): 10-50 µm - Maintained ±5 µm by closed-loop robot flow control and in-line eddy-current gauges.
  - Production Scale: Prototype (1-10 parts), Short Run (11-500 parts), Medium Run (501-10000 parts), Mass Production (10001+ parts) - Same process window & tooling from prototype through mass production.
  - Adhesion Class (ISO 2409 / ASTM D3359): 0-1 Class/Rating - Plasma or conversion-coat prep achieves Class 0 / Rating 5B; any result > 1 triggers rework.
  - Thermal Cure Temperature Range (°C): 60-120 °C - Low-bake water-borne cycles at 60–80 °C; solvent and CARC top-coats force-cured to 120 °C.
  - Maximum Part Envelope (Mm): 2,000 × 1,000 mm - Up to 2,000 mm length × 1,000 mm width through robotic paint booths.
  - UV Cure Time (S): 2-5 s - 365–405 nm LED arrays yield tack-free handling in < 5 s, enabling inline transfer to next operation.
  - Film Thickness Uniformity (± %): 5 % - Robot path optimisation and electrostatic bells hold film build within ±5 % across complex parts.
  - Hardness (Pencil / KöNig): Pencil 2H–3H (top-coat), König ≥ 120 s (where specified) - Post-cure hardness verified per ASTM D3363 and ISO 1522 to ensure scratch resistance.
  - VOC Content Limit (G/L): 0-340 g/L - Water-borne lines run < 150 g/L; solvent systems capped at 340 g/L to meet SCAQMD Rule 1151.
  - Cosmetic Defect Rate (PPM): 150 ppm - 12-month rolling average for high-gloss consumer trim < 150 ppm.
  - Color ΔE / Gloss Tolerance (GU): ΔE ≤ 1.0 versus master (D65, 10°), Matte < 10 GU, satin ± 5 GU, high-gloss ± 3 GU @ 60° - Spectro-photometer and gloss-meter readings logged every rack; SPC triggers alarm outside window.
  - Salt Spray Corrosion Hours (ASTM B117): 500-1000 h - CARC and outdoor polyurethane stacks validated ≥ 500 h; premium systems qualified to 1,000 h.
  - Clean Room Class (ISO 1–9): 7 ISO - Booths are maintained to particle counts consistent with ISO Class 7 (Class 10,000); ΔP logged continuously with ±10 Pa alarm.
  - Coating Chemistries Supported: UV-curable clear & color, Water- / solvent-borne acrylic & polyurethane, MIL-DTL-53039 / 64159 CARC, Soft-touch, suede & micro-texture - Menu covers > 95 % of 2024 production; additional chemistries qualified on request.

### Integrated Value-Added Sub-Assembly

Post-finish workcells install metal inserts, heat-stake posts, bond parts with industrial adhesives, place EMI gaskets and labels, apply torque-controlled fasteners, manage component inventory and ship custom-packaged kits—delivering ready-to-assemble modules from a single ISO 9001 source.

- Process: Value Added Services
- Highlights: Thermal insertion & heat-staking fixtures hold ±0.1 mm depth with pull-out testing., Adhesive, gasket and label stations complete parts in-line without marring finishes., Kanban inventory, QC torque audit and custom kitting ship production-ready modules.
- Subprocesses: Thermal Threaded-Insert Installation, Heat Staking, Adhesive Bonding, Gasket & EMI-Seal Placement, Label & Overlay Application, Threaded Fasteners, Inventory Management & Logistics, Dimensional, Torque & Functional QC, Packaging / Kitting
- Specifications:
  - Fastener Torque Accuracy: 10 % - Electric screwdrivers audited monthly; target torque ±10 % per ISO 6789.
  - Packaging Standard / Test Method: ISTA 3A drop & vibration, ASTM D4169 DC-13 - Default packaging validated to both methods unless customer spec supersedes.
  - Environmental Conditioning Limits: 0-40 °C - Assembly and storage maintained at 30–70 % RH; temperature excursions outside 0–40 °C trigger hold for inspection.
  - Label Placement Tolerance: 0.5 mm - Vision-guided applicators achieve ≤ 0.50 mm concentricity to molded datum.
  - Labeling & Traceability Requirements: UDI / UID 2-D barcodes, Lot & date codes, Serialised builds where specified - Data-matrix or QR codes applied via thermal-transfer or laser; scan verified 100 %.
  - Inventory Accuracy (Cycle Count): 99 % - ERP-driven kanban; weekly ABC cycle counts maintain ≥ 99 % accuracy.
  - Maximum Finished Package Size & Weight: 25 kg - Standard master carton ≤ 800 × 600 × 400 mm and ≤ 25 kg; heavier items palletised per ISTA-3B.
  - Cleanliness Or ESD Handling Requirements: Approx. ISO 7 clean-bench assembly for optics and overlays, ANSI/ESD S20.20 workstation ground, matting, and wrist-strap control - Clean-bench particle counts logged daily; ESD compliance verified each shift with wrist-strap tester.
  - Heat Staked Post Height Tolerance: 0.1 mm - ±0.10 mm height after cool-down, measured with go/no-go pin gauge.
  - Regulatory / Certification Standard: ISO 9001:2015, ITAR-controlled workflow - AS9100 or FDA 21 CFR Part 820 lines available in gated cells when required.
  - Accepted Quality Level (AQL): 0.65 AQL - ANSI Z1.4 (2008) General Level II default; tighter plans on request.
  - Insert Pull Out Strength: 500+ N - Minimum 500 N per insert, verified 100 % at first-article and SPC sampling thereafter.

## Certifications

- ISO 9001:2015 (Type: Certification; Authority: International Organization for Standardization (ISO); Status: Active; Scope: Quality Management System covering robotic coating, printing, and assembly operations; Issue date: 2014-06-01; Expiration date: 2027-06-01; URL: https://www.iso.org/iso-9001-quality-management.html)
- Made in USA (Domestic Manufacturing) (Type: Compliance; Authority: U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Status: Active; Scope: All coating and assembly processes performed domestically at the Phoenix, AZ facility; URL: https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/complying-made-usa-standard)

## Industries Served

- Electronics & Semiconductors: Applies uniform EMI/RFI shielding and vacuum-metalized finishes on plastic and aluminum enclosures for computers, telecom base stations, and high-density semiconductor devices, ensuring signal integrity and premium aesthetics.
- General Manufacturing: Provides turnkey robotic coating, graphics printing, and sub-assembly for diverse low- to mid-volume OEM components, enabling rapid design changes with repeatable Class A cosmetic or conductive performance.
- Aerospace & Defense: Robotically applies conductive and cosmetic coatings on lightweight plastic and aluminum avionics housings, instrument panels, and satellite enclosures, meeting flight-critical FOD and aesthetic requirements.
- Automotive & Transportation: Delivers Class A decorative paints and EMI shielding on interior bezels, infotainment displays, and ADAS sensor covers, supplying PPAP-documented parts to Tier-1 automotive suppliers.

## Facilities

### PF Technologies – Phoenix Plant

Our Phoenix, AZ headquarters, minutes from Sky Harbor Airport and I-10, houses seven robotic coating cells, in-house vacuum metallization, pad and silk-screen printing, and die-cutting lines under an ISO 9001:2015 QMS. Leveraging the Southwest supply-chain network, the multi-shift facility offers quick material intake, same-day carrier pickup, and national LTL reach for two- to six-week production cycles.

- Type: manufacturing_facility
- Headquarters: Yes
- Phone: +1 602-243-6293
- Address: 3302 E. Atlanta Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85040, USA

## Verification Status

- Business Entity: Verified 7/10/2025
- Technical Capabilities: Verified 7/10/2025
- Locations & Facilities: Verified 8/1/2025
- Reviews & Ratings: Not yet verified
- MFR.ID Created: 6/4/2025
- Last Updated: 6/8/2026