UST®
Universal Surface Tester
Basic Functions
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Universal test instrument for determination of
micro-mechanical properties of materials and
surfaces with high local resolution.
Allows
analysis of micro-mechanical, micro-tribological and
functional properties of materials in the
submicrometer range. Abrasion, wear, scratch
resistance, micro friction, structure and haptic
parameters can be measured. The UST® is not only
used to evaluate plastics, lacquers, coatings and
fabrics, but also enables the user to measure,
evaluate and classify polymers, metals, ceramics,
textiles, rubber and biological materials.
The
Universal Surface Tester (UST®) offers
determination of different materials, functional and
surface parameters and values in one unit. Modular
expansion is readily available. |
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Testing method
With the
patented MISTAN®-process a material surface is
scanned mechanically along a straight line in three steps.
This way total deformation as well as elastic and permanent
deformation are recorded and evaluated.
Hardware Options
UST® 100
with load range 1 – 100 mN.
UST® 1000
with load range 10 – 1000 mN for characterisation of harder
surfaces and coatings.
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Module 'Micro-Tribology and Micro-Friction'
Piezo-based force measurement system including the
UST®-positioning table for high-sensitive
measurement of the tribological force form, as well
as static and sliding friction.
Resolution < 1 mN. |
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TA-X®
Evaluation
of the abrasion resistance of different materials
and coatings, e.g. lacquers and polymers in the
micro and nano range by 'non-destructive test'.
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High-speed x-linear table
For highly
dynamic measurements.
Automatic x-y-positioning table
3-D evaluation
of topography and deformation.
Main Software Options
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Module 'Scratch Test'
Innovative
measurement of scratch resistance with
simultaneously increasing load and recording of the
dynamic resistance force with local resolution.
Module 'Micro Tribology'
In situ
acquisition of all force, stroke and deformation
parameters with local resolution. |
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Module 'Abrasion'
For
determination of wear and abrasion, free setting of abrasion
cycles with simultaneous recording of the dynamic resistance
force.
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Module 'Viscoelasticity'
Static
testing of creep and relaxation properties with time
and force control.
Module 'Universal Hardness'
Determination of the universal hardness in N/mm2
acc. to DIN EN 14577-1 by Vickers or Berkovich
pyramid (also 3-dimensional). |
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Module 'Damping'
Software module
for determination of damping properties of different
materials and surfaces.
Module 'Roughness' DIN EN ISO 4287
For
determination of the roughness parameters Ra, Rq & Rz.
Automatic or manual adjustment of the wavelength filter.
Characterisation of haptical surface properties
Characterisation of tactile properties of structured or
shagreen surfaces (e.g. for determination of the haptic of
soft feel coatings).
Accessories
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Specimen Holders:
Vacuum
table
High-precision vice
Quick-change holder
Purpose-built holders on request
Tips
Steel cone 60° |
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Diamond
cones 60° - 120°
For abrasion, scratch and roughness measurements.
Scratch
diamond 120°
Upright to the specimen with a free angle of 5° for
scratch resistance measurement.
Vickers- and Berkovich pyramids
4-sided and 3-sided diamond pyramids, α = 136° /
65°, respectively; for universal hardness
measurements.
Steel balls
Dia. 0.8 / 1.8 / 5.0 / 20 mm
Cutting tool
Blade for determination of cutting resistance of
papers and textiles. |
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Mountings
For individual UST®-tips, with internal thread.
Special tips on
request.
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