Measure Coating Hardness, Elastic Modulus, Adhesion, Thickness, Material Composition and More--Fischer Technology’s XRF, Nanoindentation and Progressive Load Scratch Instruments
(Room Promenade Lobby)
01 May 19
1:10 PM
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1:20 PM
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Vendor Innovator Showcase
This talk discusses the key features that aid in increased productivity and usability of the Fischer’s non-destructive coating thickness (XRF) and mechanical (nanoindentation and scratch) testers. Fischer is a pioneer in the field of nanoindentation (since 1985) and XRF (since 1970’s). The standard measurement and computation of coating thickness and mechanical properties are performed in accordance to ISO and ASTM standards with minimal influence by the operator. Fischer’s primary focus has been on reduced measuring time and higher throughput while producing accurate and precise measurements. Some of the key features in our nanoindentation and scratch testers that aid this are single-step tests, programmable test cycles, significantly reduced time to detect surface, improved autofocus, graphical presentations and automated report generation. Additionally, because of the high resolutions for load and distance the Fischer instruments can be used for a broad range of applications and materials. It is even possible to determine the plastic and elastic material properties of even very hard and thin coatings. Fischer offers a wide range of X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectrometers that employ hardware and software features specifically designed and configured for the thickness and compositional characterization of thin films. Thickness sensitivity is form Angstrom levels to ~200 µm. XRF is a non-destructive, non-contact technique that is easily automated for high throughput process control as well and R&D applications.