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    Automated Scratch Tester

    Oct. 15, 2018
    Fischer's scratch tester checks adhesion and cohesive strength of layers ?1 ?m thick.
    Related To: Fischer Technology Inc.
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    An automatic scratch-test system for characterizing hard material layers, 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. Easily check the adhesion and cohesive strength of layers ?1 ?m thick. The instrument is ideal for use in development, quality assurance, incoming goods control, and production monitoring.

     

     

    Measuring Head

    Normal Load Range:

    1 to 200 N

    Load Resolution:

    6 mN

    Minimum Contact Load:

    0.5 N

    Friction Measurement Module

    Maximum Load:

    200 N

    Resolution:

    6 mN

    Acoustic Emission Sensor

    Resonance Frequency:

    100 kHz ±20 %
    Maximum amplification 1,000,000 x

    Dynamic Range:

    73 dB ± 3 dB

    Microscope-/ Camera Magnification

    Objective:

    5x, 20x

    Video picture (Field of Vision):

    2688 x 2150 µm, 672 x 538 µm

    Camera:

    Color 1280 x 1024 pixels

    Light Source:

    LED

    Indenters

    Sample Stage

    Design:

    Programmable XY-stage,
    motorized z-axis

    Stage Dimensions:

    100 x 100 mm

    Repeatability Precision X/Y:

    ? 1 µm
    (direction-independent)

    Stage Speed (Scratch Speed):

    0.4 - 600 mm/min

    Maximum Travel:

    45 x 190 mm

    Maximum Specimen Height:

    100 mm

    Dimensions

    External Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth):

    630 x 650 x 610 mm

    Weight:

    100 kg

    Environmental Conditions

    Operating Temperature:

    Climatic chamber class 3: 15 to 40°C / 59 to 104°F

    Storage/Transport Temperature:

    Climatic chamber class 2: -20 to 55°C / -4 to 131°F

    Admissible Air Humidity:

    ? 80 %, non-condensing

     

    • 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