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Hystrion Nano Indentor

IThe Hysitron nanoindenter is a low load nano-mechanical test system.  It is ideal for measuring the hardness and elastic modules of thin films and coatings.  The Hysitron TriboIndenter provides quantitative nano-mechanical testing capabilities with the convenience of modern automation at the micro and nano size scales.  With both normal and lateral force loading configurations, the TriboIndenter has revolutionalized the field of sub-micron scale experimental mechanics and real-time data collection and nanometer resolution using the optical viewer.  TriboIndenter provides testing based on quantitative, controlled nanoindentation surfaces.  Automated precision testing, staging and sample positioning allows maximum throughput of samples.

FFor more information about the Hysitron Triboindenter go to www.hysitron.com

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Instron  Advanced Materials Testing System

Used for Tension/Compression testing

This machine can be used for a wide variety of material and test parameters.  We currently have two Load Cells available for this machine: 100 KN and 10,000 KN.  This series of high-end universal hydraulic testing machines provides the ultimate in large test openings and fast speeds for high capacity static testing.

  • Single test space for tension, compression, bend, or shear testing
  • Fast testing speeds provide capability to meet a vaiety of testing requirements
  • Large test space accommodates an assortment of fixtures, specimens, components, and structures and external load cells/i>
  • Supports testing under both Displacement control and Load control
  • User Friendly FAST TRACK 8800 Controller pad

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Traveling Microscope

AA multitude of objectives available depending on the magnification required.  Image processing is facilitated by DATA TRANSLATION framegrabber card and the Global Lab Imag/2 software.

Displacement/Strain measurement systems/b>

  • A multitude of strain gauges
  • CCapacitive displacement gauge with sub micron resolution and 3 mm range
  • LVDT's with sub-micron resolution
  • Interferometry based techniques using HeNe laser
     

Imaging Systems/font>

Due to the wide range of projects at different size scales, the imaging requirements can be very demanding.  We currently have access to four different imaging systems:

  • Hitachi M 22           Resolution: 640 x 480 x 8 bit
    It interfaces with a computer using the DT 3120 analog frame grabber card.  The camera can be fitted onto the microscope or to a macroscopic imaging lens.  *note on the frames per sec achievable and other technical details
     
  • Pulenix 710             Progressive Scan   (30Hz)
                                      Resolution: 640 x 480 x 8 bit
     
  • Spot Insight            Resolution: 2048 x 2048 x 14 bit
    This is the latest addition to our inventory.  It's a very versatile camera with a very easy to use software interface that provides many customizable options and remote operation.  This camera has been used for very high resolution, high speed imaging e.g. capturing localized plastic formation in bulk metallic glasses.
     
  • Kodak 6.1 Mega Pixel digital camera
    A small, easy to use and a light camera with good resolution

Polishing and specimen cutting

Sample preparation is done using the Buehler polishing system.  A variety of grades of polishing surfaces and slurry are available depending on the finish desired.

 

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