Here are examples of materials we tested this month:

Mechanical:

• Nanoindentation puncture of film
• Nanoindentation compression of micro features
• Nanofriction in liquid of medical lead
• Microindentation hardness testing of rock
• Microscratch of dlc coatings
• Microscratch of commercial coating

3D Non-Contact Profilometry:

• Roughness of micro machined parts
• Texture of fabric
• Finish “Orange Peel” of coatings
• Topography of corroded steel
• Flatness of gold plated wafers

Tribology:

• Wear testing of dlc coatings
• Wear testing ptfe coatings