Monthly Archives: October 2011

Here are examples of materials we tested this month:

Mechanical:

• Nanoindentation mapping of polymer
• Mechanical properties of rock particles with nanoindentation
• Nanoindentation of wafers
• Nano scratch of coatings
• Micro scratch of coated wire
• Microindentation mapping of glass
• Microindentation yield strength of steel

3D Non-Contact Profilometry:

• Topography of peened steel
• Profile of tooth mold
• Roughness of abrasive bit
• Texture flow botanical surface
• Flatness of micro part
• Coplanarity of micro features

Tribology:

• Fricting testing of lubricated composite
• Friction testing of prosthetic surface
• Wear resistance of hard wire
• Wear resistance of heat treated steel