Automated Scratch Testing System for Analyzing the Adhesion and Cohesion Strength of Coatings
For Immediate Release: The FISCHERSCOPE® ST200 is a progressive load scratch tester for analyzing the adhesion and cohesion strength of coatings according to ASTM C1624, ISO 20502, and DIN EN 1071-3. The instrument is perfectly suitable for measurement in development, quality assurance, incoming inspection and process control.
Typical fields of application:
• Hard material coatings (PVD, CVD)
• Automotive engine and drive train components
• Electroplated coatings (decorative, functional)
• Characterization of hard anodic coatings
• Materials used specifically in medical technology applications
• Electronic components, connectors, bond wires, etc.
• Plasma-applied coating systems
Features:
• Various measurement modes: constant load, progressive load, incremental load
• Three analyzing methods: optical microscopy, friction force measurement and acoustic emission measurement
• Motor driven XY-stage and Z-axis
• Measurements on curved surfaces with motion feed-back control
• Automatic image scan of the whole scratch
• Diamond indenters of various geometries
• Optical filters for contrast improvement
• Integrated electronics, no external control unit necessary
• Two microscope objectives, optional: four additional objectives
• Data and image capturing over the whole scratch length
• Easy creation of test reports
• Optional: customized sample holders
• Item No. PA-F605812
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