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CUSTOM BOTTLE ON BOTTLE FRICTION TEST

This month Nanovea is proud to highlight the endless possible configurations of the Mechanical Tester. Seen above, is a custom glass bottle-on-bottle sample holder for precise load controlled bottle friction test using the Macro Module.

Elastic-Plastic Response of Polymer Coating

In this application, we designed a new testing setup to simulate the repetitive impact on the protective
polymer coating and investigated its elastic-plastic response as a function of time using the Nanovea
Mechanical Tester in Microindentation mode.

Elastic-Plastic Response of Polymer Coating Under Repetitive Impact

Static Coefficient of Friction Measurement Using Tribometer

In this study, we would like to showcase the capacity of Nanovea Tribometer for measuring the static coefficient of friction. The coefficient of friction of an aluminum block against Glass and Teflon samples was measured and analyzed as examples.

Static Coefficient of Friction Measurement Using Tribometer

Contour Measurement of Rubber Tread Using 3D Profilometry

In this application the Nanovea ST400 Profilometer is used to measure the surface and treads of a rubber tire. The surface area measured was selected at random, and was large enough that it could be extrapolated to make assumptions about a much larger surface. Contour dimensions, depth, surface roughness, and developed area will be used here to quantify the rubber’s characteristics.

Contour Measurement of Rubber Tread Using 3D Profilometry

Here are examples of materials we tested this month:

mechanical-lab
Mechanical:
• Nanoindentation of dma of soft polymer
• Nanoscratch of fused dielectric films
• Nanowear of polymer coatings
• Microindentation of gas nitride steel
• Microscratch of sapphire coatings

profilometry-lab
3D Non-Contact Profilometry:

• Roughness of machined parts
• Finish of hard dog food biscuits
• Flatness of micro squares
• Profile of biomedical pouch seals
• Dimensions of machined parts

tribology-lab
Tribology:

• Wear testing of sapphire coating
• Wear testing of frangible bullets
• Friction testing of hard dog biscuits

Here are examples of materials we tested this month:

mechanical-lab
Mechanical:

• Nanoindentation of antireflective coatings
• Nanoindentation of biomedical gels
• Nanoscratch of fused silica and silicon
• Nanofriction of micro rubber stoppers
• Microscratch of anodized titanium

profilometry-lab
3D Non-Contact Profilometry:

• Roughness of thermal coatings
• Finish of hip implant
• Flatness & Planarity of electrical contacts
• Shape and Form of stamped sheet metal patterns
• Dimensions of molded plastic lenses

tribology-lab
Tribology:

• Wear testing of tool steel grip pads
• High temperature wear testing of ceramics

VISIT NANOVEA AT CORROSION 2014 NEXT MONTH!

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San Antonio | CORROSION ( Mar 9-13 ) Visit the Nanovea booth to learn more about this months application notes below. To be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Learn more

Tribocorrosion Wear Evaluation of Protective Coating

The tribocorrosion process of the DLC coatings on different types of steel substrates is simulated using the Nanovea Tribometer. In this study, we would like to showcase that Nanovea Tribometer equipped with the Tribocorrosion Module is an ideal tool for evaluating the performance of protective coatings used in wear and corrosion environment.

Tribocorrosion Wear Evaluation of Protective Coating

Pitting Corrosion density, area, volume, size and shape

In this application the Nanovea ST400 Profilometer is used to measure the surface of a corrosion pitted stainless steel coupon. The area measured was selected at random, and assumed large enough in that it could be extrapolated to make assumptions
about a much larger surface. Density, area, volume, size and shape will be used here to quantify the level of corrosion.

Pitting Corrosion Measurement Using 3D Profilometry

Here are examples of materials we tested this month:

mechanical-lab
Mechanical:

• Nanoindentation of wire cross sections
• Nanoindentation of Y2O3 thin films
• Nanoscratch of thin polymer films
• Nanoscratch of catheters
• Microindentation of oil-well cement

profilometry-lab
3D Non-Contact Profilometry:

• Roughness of catheters
• Finish of processed leather
• Topography of thin film particle contaminants
• Coplanarity of ball grid arrays
• Step height of microchannels

tribology-lab
Tribology:

• Stribeck Curve evaluation of various lubrication