Universal Surface Tester
เครื่องวัดพื้นผิวแบบเอนกประสงค์
Universal Surface Tester UST® is an open multi-modular system that provides a complete mechanical testing solution for the evaluation of bulk materials and surface coatings. Its unique configuration allows for a wide range of tip choices with various materials and sizes ranging from nanometer to centimeter.
- High precision load sensor combined with piezo actuator and active feedback loop control for real-time measurement of normal load and friction force
- Options with different load range by easy exchange of measuring head
- Automatic X-Y table with built-in motor for high precision profiling, the measurement area is up to 60mm × 60 mm
- High resolution table for high repositioning
- Accurate depth measurement with bigger travel range for all tests, up to 4mm in Z direction
- Advanced linear module with displacement sensor
- In-situ measurement with local resolution
- Compatible to ISO, DIN and ASTM standards
- Real time data acquisition with full integration of images, data and graphics
- Easy sample preparation and tip exchange
- Customized tip choice for various applications
- Compatible with various environments: liquid, or humidity.
Load range | 1 to 100 mN (Model UST ® 100) 1 to 1000 mN (Model UST ® 1000 for harder surfaces and coatings) |
Traverse speed | 0.1 to 10 mm/s |
Measurement area | 60 mm x 60 mm |
Resolution | x- direction: 1 μm, y- direction: 0.1 μm , z- direction: 60 nm |
- 3D Deformation
- 3D Topography
- Scratch
- Microfriction (Standard)
- Abrasion and Wear
- Damping
- Viscoelasticity (Creeping & Recovery)
- Universal Hardness
- 2D Roughness
- TAX – evaluation of abrasive wear resistance on the micro and macro scale