Monthly Archives: November 2011

Here are examples of materials we tested this month:

Mechanical:

• Nanoindentation mapping of bone
• Nanoindentation DMA of polymer
• Nanoindentation compression of micro features
• Nano scratch of self healing coating
• Micro wear of prosthetic
• Microindentation mapping of ceramic
• Microindentation yield strength of composite

3D Non-Contact Profilometry:

• Topography of micro parts
• Profile of composite panel
• Roughness of peened surface
• Roughness of dental implant
• Roughness of mini turbine blade
• Dimension of microspheres
• Coplanarity of surface steps

Tribology:

• Friction testing of brake pad
• Friction testing of various lubricants
• Friction testing of medical device
• Wear resistance of polished hard wood
• Wear resistance of polished concrete
• Self lubricating composite wear and friction