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FT-FS5000 Compression Tester

(Available in: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam)

The FT-FS5000 Compression Tester is a compact with self-contained metrological system designed for sophisticated micromechanical testing for samples where small forces need to be detected, such as the force vs. deformation curve of microfabricated mechanical structures. The system contained high-precision three axis micropositioning unit with integrated high resolution optical position encoders enabling, for example, pushing the microforce sensing probe against the sample, while recording its position and the applied force. The integrated camera/lens system visualizes the samples from above at a 450 angle, allows high accuracy sensor alignment relative to the sample as well as observation of the measurement procedure.

Applications (Micromechanical Testing):
  • Compression Testing
  • Tensile Testing
  • Flexure Testing (Bending)
  • Shear Testing
  • MEMS Testing
  • AFM cantilever calibration
  • Quality control
Features:
  • Can measure forces from 5nN to 10mN
  • High aspect ratio, customizable sensor probes (axial force application)
  • Can move and measure displacement from 5nm to 26mm with repeatability of 100nm (X,Y,Z)
  • Plug-and-measure: easily interface with your PC via USB cable. Includes GUI-based software for measurement and recording of forces and automated compression, tensile and shear testing
  • Compatible with any of the FT-S Microforce Sensing Probes
Specification:

Micropositioner
Number of axes3 (X,Y,Z)
Range26 x 26 x 26 mm
Step size50 - 500 nm
Scanning range1500 nm
Position resolution5 nm
Maximum velocity5 mm/s
System
DimensionsL: 300mm; W: 200mm; H: 160mm
SoftwareFT-WFS01 Micromechanical Testing Software
Visualization
DirectionTop view 450°
CameraCMOS Colour
Camera Resolution2592 x 1944 pixels
Field-of-view10 x 10 mm
IlluminationFlexible LED Light Source
Force SensorForce Range
FT-S100+− 100µN
FT-S1000+− 1000µN
FT-S10000+− 10000µN