A Study of Comparison Between Real and Virtual Environment of Operation Experience of PVD Coating Machine
摘要
Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) technology plays a crucial role in precision industries. Originating in the mid-20th century, PVD was first used for semiconductor and optical coatings. With rising demand, its applications expanded to surface treatments for mechanical parts, enhancing wear resistance, hardness, and corrosion resistance. Market research projects the global PVD market to grow at a 7.3% annual rate, reaching 4.2 billion USD by 2030. Coating machine operation requires expertise and precision, involving complex procedures like interface operation, rotating cage assembly, target replacement, and routine maintenance. Novices face increased risks of equipment damage due to inexperience. Traditional coating machine training relies on paper manuals and video instruction, which is a higher learning barrier for beginners and involves higher operational risks. VR technology offers a novel training approach, allowing operators to experience the coating machine operation in an immersive environment, familiarizing themselves with operational steps and the internal structure of the equipment. Based on this, the research question focuses on how VR technology can be utilized for PVD coating machine operation training and how to present the SOP for first-time operations in VR to enhance training efficiency and operational safety.