In this study, we present the development and characterization of a
homegrown magnetron sputtering system (MSS) constructed from repurposed
materials. Borosilicate glass slides were used as the substrate
material, while Al, Fe, and Cu were employed as target materials. The
system was validated, optimized, and successfully utilized for the
deposition of Cu, Al, and Fe films onto the glass substrate. The
resulting samples were analyzed for their structure, morphology,
photoluminescence, and electrical conductivity using XRD, EDS, SEM, and
the 4-point probe method. Our findings indicate that the MSS produces
results that compare favorably with standard sputtering equipment, but
with significant potential for further refinement. Overall, our work
highlights the feasibility and versatility of utilizing homegrown
sputtering systems for a range of research applications.