Here are examples of materials we tested this month:

Mechanical:

• Nanoindentation hardness of epoxy coatings
• Nanoindentation hardness of silicone coatings
• Nanoscratch of silicone coatings
• Nanoscratch failure of stent coatings
• Nanowear friction of capillary tubes
• Microindentation compression of micro features
• Microindentation fracture of micro ceramics

3D Non-Contact Profilometry:

• Roughness of mini turbines
• Roughness of films
• Texture of hard rubber samples
• Flatness of plastic molds
• Flatness of seal
• Depth & Area of micro channels
• Topography of oxidized samples
• Dimension of micro aerospace parts

Tribology:

• Friction testing various lubrications on steel
• Wear testing various hard coatings