Monthly Archives: December 2012

Here are examples of materials we tested this month:

Mechanical:

• Nanoindentation hardness of micro bumps
• Nanoscratch of micro rod
• Nanowear of polymer coated glass
• Microindentation dental material fracture toughness
• Microindentation compression of granules
• Microscratch thermal spray coating

3D Non-Contact Profilometry:

• Roughness of micro machined parts
• Finish of paint samples
• Texture of molded surface
• Profile of ceramic edge
• Dimensions of glass cover

Tribology:

• Wear testing of lubricated medical polymer
• Wear testing of medical metal samples
• Friction testing of polymer coated glass