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The
NanoTestTM
The
most flexible and comprehensive nanomechanical testing centre
Founded in 1988, Micro
Materials have been one of the world leaders in the field of nano-mechanical
measurements for over a decade. The NanoTestTM is recognised
as the most versatile instrument currently available. Its unique modular
concept allows the researcher the opportunity to completely specify
their system configuration to suit their own research needs.
To measure
nanomechanical properties, a very small calibrated diamond probe
is brought into contact with the sample surface and a load is
applied by means of a coil and magnet located at the top of the
pendulum. The resultant displacement of the probe into the
surface is monitored with a sensitive capacitive transducer and
displayed in real time as a function of load. To produce
accurate nano-hardness and modulus results, all instrument
calibrations are performed automatically.
Measurable
properties:
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Adhesive failure
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Creep and relaxation
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Contact fatigue
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Fracture toughness
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Impact resistance
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Loss and storage moduli
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Nanoscale wear resistance
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Stress-strain data
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Surface friction and topography
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True thin film hardness and modulus
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The Micro Materials
NanoTest platform has been designed to support our three modules
of:
The modular design allows
you to choose the NanoTest for your specific needs. The NanoTest can be
easily upgraded and expanded with new developments. Its reliability and
precision are proving equally popular in fundamental research studies as
they are in quality applications.
Choose the Micro Materials NanoTest System for:
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- Reliability
- Performance
- Versatility
- Upgradeability
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Options for the NanoTest include...
High Temperature Stage
Room temperature to over 500°C sample heating stage, probe
heater, thermal barrier and high temperature capacitor assembly.
For high temperature nanoindentation, scratch and impact
testing.
Intermittent Contact (AC) Atomic Force Microscope
Highly linear up to 200 x 200 µm SPM scanner with Z range up to 15
µm. 0.5% vertical linearity across whole scan range. AC
(non-contact and intermittent contact mode) and DC (Contact, Lateral
Force) modes. Cantilever end radius <20nm.
MicroTest High Load Head
Load ranges 0-2 N and 0-20 N. Can be fitted alongside the NanoTest head.
Nanopositioner
In-situ 3D imaging and scanning with integrated XYZ piezo Flexure stage.
200mm x 200mm x 20mm x,y,z stage; x,y stage resolution 2nm; z resolution
0.1nm; closed loop linearity 0.03%.
Continuous Contact Compliance Calculation
Lock-in amplifier and sample oscillation system. Oscillation frequency
range up to 250 Hz.
Spherical Indentation Package
Spherical indenter and analysis software to calculate plastic depth,
hardness vs. penetration depth, creep and stress-strain.
Automatic 2D Sample Levelling Stage
Recommended for hardness/modulus and essential for roughness/topography
on curved/uneven samples.
High Resolution and x230 Microscopes and Video Capture
High resolution x1250 with accurate repositioning and sample
translation. Video x230 magnification. Video or USB capture features to
allow for image storage.
Pin-on-Disk
<<1 rpm - 3600 rpm pin-on-disk assembly with high torque motor and
gearbox, and software for control of speed, acceleration, time, load,
depth and track location.
Humidity Control System
Constant temperature, 25-80 % RH control unit, designed to
operate with a thermally insulated environmental chamber.
Acoustic Emission System
Acoustic emission system with shielded detector, for use with
indentation or scratching modules.
Adhesion Software
Compressive adhesion testing software to load-unload sample and
measure pull-off forces.
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