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Multiple ASTM, DIN, ISO Standards Compliant
Tribology And Mechanical Tester With Integrated 3D Profilometer
UNIVERSAL TRIBOMETER
• Wear
• Friction
• Coefficient of friction
• Adhesion
• Scratch hardness
• Scratch, Mar resistance
• Film Thickness
• Step height
• Hardness
• Modulus
• Fracture toughness
• nm resolution 3D images
• Wear track, volume wear
• Radius of curvature
• Cracks, features, defects
• Chemical properties
• Fretting
• Tensile, compression
• High Temperature Hardness
Multi ASTM, DIN, ISO tests on same platformRun both standard and non standard tests on coupons or real components
Wide load range - nano, micro , macroInterchangeable load cells to allow a wide range of force mN to 12,000N
Several easy to interchange test modulesAllows to test coatings, materials, lubricants across wide test conditions
Integrated in-line 3D profilometerStudy surface roughness, volume wear, topography change with test time
Multi function or single function configurationsThe tester can be configured as single function test only
Quality Control
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Research &Development
3D Imaging Tribology Mechanical Tests
Industry Standard Platform
The state of the art Rtec-Instruments Multi Function Tribometer MFT-5000 is globally regarded as the most versatile and technologically advanced tribometer.
The tribometer offers break-through technology in tribology equipment with ultra low resolution and negligible thermal drift force sensors, highest speeds, widest environmental control range and ultra accurate stroke control.The patented integrated 3D profilometer allows to analyze surface change vs time.
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Tribometer Configuration
A Upper Z Gantry
B Force Sensor
Lower C Interchangeable Test Module
D Temperature,
Humidity Controller
E Environmental
Isolation
F In-line
Profilometer
G XY Stage
H Data Acquisition,
Motion Controller
High precision multiple Z stages to move load cell, profiler etc. in Z axis
Interchangeable load cells across a wide range from mN to 12,000N.
Interchangeable test modules to perform several tests on same platform (rotary, reciprocating, block on ring, fretting, scratch etc). The modules are mounted using fast-exchange .
Close loop multi channel temperature, humidity controller.
Enclosure to reduce acoustic interference, fumes exposure and acts as an additional safety guard during test.
In-line universal 3D Profilometer to image test area automatically with nm resolution. The Lambda profilometer has four imaging modes on same head (confocal + interferometer + dark field + bright field).
High precision, XY stage to move test modules between test and image positions. The stage can also be used for slow speed reciprocating tests, scratch test etc.
Advanced high speed, low noise, fast feedback, highest data acquisition rate controllers.
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D
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A Tribometer ThatComprehensively CharacterizesSurface Change vs Time
TribologyMode
Several Modules Available for Test
Rotary MotionLinear MotionHorizontal Rotation MotionUpper RotationFretting
ImagingMode
Sub nm automated 3D Images of Surfaces
Surface roughnessFilm thicknessWear track, volume wearStep heightAdd on - Confocal Raman
Nano Load
Micro Load
Macro Load
Interferometer
Confocal
Bright Field Imaging
Dark Field Imaging
In-line Profilometer WithAutomatic StitchingTechnology Optimsed for Tribology
Test Results
0 Cycle
100 Cycle
200 Cycle
300 Cycle
400 Cycle
Steep SlopesUniversal profiler allows to image wear tracks with steep slopes.
Auto Stitch Entire SampleHigh precision XY stage allows to scan and stitch entire wear track automatically.
Rough, Dark, Smooth SurfacesThe universal profiler can scan any material (transparent, dark, corroded, flat, curved).
Image with LiquidsConfocal microscopy allows to image samples under liquid media.
Original surface profile After 40 seconds of cutting
After 240 seconds of cutting Wear Volume
Sub nm 3D Image of WearMark Progression During Test
The tester allows to mount various easy to interchange force sensors. Each sensor has automatic recognition feature, calibration file, PID values etc. to maintain optimized performance on testing parameters.
Dependent on the application a sensor from various types of load cells can be selected.
• Capacitive Load cells - Highest resolution load cells with negligible thermal drift.
• Piezo Load cells - Sensors to measure data at highest frequency.
• Strain Gauge Cells - Sensor with widest load range.
Other TypesTorque Sensors / 1D,2D,6D Sensors / In-line Dynamic Torque Sensors
Capacitive Sensor Strain Gauge Sensor Piezo Sensor
Choice Depends On Application
Wide Range Of Sensors
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• Automatic Recognition
• Fast Exchange
• Highest Resolution
• Low Floor Noise
• Stroke Control from 5 microns
• High Torque Motors, 45Nm @ 1000RPM
• High Frequency Capacitive and Piezo Sensors
• In-line Confocal + Interferometer Profilometer
• Widest Environmental Range -120 to 1200C
• Voice Coil and Flexure Based actuators
Technology
Industry Leading Specification
Industry Leading Resolution and Lowest NoiseRobustDesignToMinimiseSensorDamage
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Thetestercomeswithseveralenvironmentalchambers.Thechambersaretypicallymountedontopofroomtemperaturedrives.Usinginterchangeablechambersawiderangefrom-120to1000C,controlledhumidity,vacuumupto10-7torretc.isachieved.Fewsetupalsoallowstoheatbothupperandlowersampleseparatelytosimulatereallifesituations.
Theadvancedtemperaturecontrollerallowstemperaturemeasurementatmultiplepointssimultaneously.Allthechambersarecloseloopcontrolledandtherequestedconditionsarecontrolledusingthesoftwareautomatically.ThePIDfordifferentrangeofchambersareautomaticallyloadedonceanoptionismounted.
-120C to 1200CTemperatureControl,Tribo-Corrosion
Environmental Chambers
• Automatic Recognition
• Ease of Use
• Same Software
• Future Field Add-ons
• Cost Effective
Chambers
Rotary Drive Reciprocating Block on Ring Drive
Fretting Drive Long Stroke High Frequency Upper Rotary Drive
Modular Drives With Fast Exchange
MFT-5000allowstoruntestsacrossawiderangeof forceandapplicationsusingitsmodularconcept.Various interchangeablemodulescanbeaddedonthesameplatformbasedontheintendedapplication.Themodularnatureoftesterallowsittotestcoatings,bulkmaterials,lubricants,componentsetc.
Thetestmodulesarequicklyswapped.Themodules,loadcellsandlowertestdrivescomeswithfastexchangemechanismthateasilyallowstochangetestconfiguration.
Thesoftwareandhardwareautomaticallyrecognizesthetestmoduleandallowstorunthetestswithease.
Modular DesignFor MaximumVersatility
Drives
Rotary Drive Reciprocating Block on Ring Drive
Fretting Drive Long Stroke High Frequency Upper Rotary Drive
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Sturdy DesignOil, Lubricant Tests
HFRRTheHighFrequencyReciprocatingmoduleHFRR(ASTMD6079)isusedforevaluatingdieselfuellubricity.Theballslidesagainstthediskwitha1mmstrokeatafrequencyof50Hzfor75min
Linear Oscillating testThestandardTesttodetermineextremepressure,frictionwearpropertiesoflubricantgreases,solidbondedfilms,gearandhydraulicfluids,lubricatingoils.Alltestsaredoneinoscillationmodeundercontrolledenvironmentalconditions.ASTMG119,G174,G133,G203,G204,G206,D5706,D5707,D6425,D7217,D7420,D7594,D7421,DIN51834andothers.
Block on Ring, Timken EPTheblockonringmoduleistypicallyusedtoevaluatefrictionwearofmaterials,lubricantwherearing/bearing/shaftisrotatedunderaxialload.ASTMG77,D2509,D2714,D2782,D2981,D3704andothers.
4 Ball, EP wear4ballmoduleisusedtomeasurefrictionpropertiesofextremepressureoilsandgreases.Thetestinvolvesrotatingoneballonthree stationary balls at controlled environmentalconditions.ASTMD2596,D2783,D2266,D4172,D5183andothers.
Tapping torque, Twist CompressionTappingtorquemoduleallowstocharacterizefriction,wear,torqueetc.duringformingandmachining.Thetestinvolvestapping/drillingusingtapsofvariousstandardsizesonmaterialsofchoice.TwistCompressionisdesignedtomeasurefrictionandadhesioninmetalforming.Testinvolvesslowlyrotatingaringontopofmaterialofchoice.
Piston Ring LinerThistestallowstoassessfrictionandwearparametersofpistonring,linermaterialinpresenceofengineoils.FewapplicablestandardsareASTMG181,D1894etc.
Thrust WasherThistest(ASTM3702)allowstoassessfrictionandwearparametersofself-lubricatedmaterialsinthrustwashersASTM3702etc.
Pin, ball on diskThemodulemeasuresfrictionduringslidingusingpin/ballondisksetup.ASTMG99,G132,D3702,DIN50324andothers.
Stribeck CurveStribeckcurvedisplaystheevolutionofthecoefficientoffrictionasafunctionofloadorvelocity.InallmodulesuserscanchangetheloadandvelocitytoautomaticallyplotStribeckCurveswithease.
The Universal Tribometer is ideally suited for Industrial Tribology involving lubricants, additives, oils, metal working fluids etc. The sturdy design, various lubricant dispensing system, speed range from ultra slow to 10,000 RPM, temperature control etc. allows to precisely develop, characterise and do quality control. Few of the common tribology tests and features are described below.
• Lubricant Recirculation
• High Speed Containers
• Temperature Control
• All Regimes
• Automatic Stribeck
• Up to 12000N Force
• Real Components
• Low Friction Measurement at High Loads
• Ultra High Torque Motors
• Certified Reference Calibration Oil, Samples
• Multiple ASTM,DIN,ISO
• Stribeck CurvesIndustrial Tribology
HFRR Cryogenic Block on Ring
Rotary Torque Tapping Torque
Piston Ring Cylinder Liner Bearings 4 Ball
Brake Testing Timken, Ok, Grease Tribo Corrosion
SRV Low COF, Super lubricity Variable Rolling Sliding
Reciprocating Scratch Test High Temperature
Cutting Tools Fretting 1200C Hot Hardness
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Coating, Materials
• Hard Coatings
• Polymer Coatings
• Paints
• Soft Coatings
• Optical Lenses
• Decorative Coatings
• Real Components
• 2D Materials
• Thermal Spray Coatings
Scratch nm to mmThick CoatingsHigh Temperature
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Coating Adhesion, Scratch and Mar ResistanceThescratchtestquantifiesadhesion,scratchhardnessofcoatings.Withtheadventofnewdepositionmethodsandtechnologies,thinnercoatingsarefindingitswayineveryaspectofourlife.CoatingsarepresentonLCDdisplays,phones,cuttingtools,mems,glass,automobiles,devicesetc.Thequantitativecoatingadhesionscratchtestisasimplepracticaltestthathasbeenaroundforalongtime.Butreliable,reproducibleandcomprehensivetestrequirescarefulcontrolofthetestsystemconfigurationandtestingparameters.
Thescratchtestrequiresapplyingaloadonthesamplethatneedstobetestedwithasphericalorcustomtip.DuringtheprocessofapplyingtheloadthesampleismovedataconstantvelocityandseveralparameterssuchasFriction(Fx),Downforce(Fz),Coefficientoffriction(COF),displacement(Z),acousticemission(AE),temperatureetc.aremeasuredin-situ.
Mechanical Tests - Hot Hardness, 3-4 Point BendingThetribometermeasuresandmonitorsforcesanddisplacementinallaxis.Themultiaxisforcemeasurementallowsistorunseveralstandardmechanicaltestssuchashardness,3-4pointbending,tensile,compression,fatigue,torsion,frettingetc.testwithease.Allthesetestscanbedoneusinganyoftheenvironmentalchambers.
Scratch, Hot Hardness, Adhesion
• ASTM
• ISO
• DIN CompliantScratch Module
Wear Mark
Spherical Indents
Hydrogels - Contact Area Change vs Force
Vicker’s Indent
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Nano Tribology
UltraLowFrictionsnmtoMicronFilms
Thenanotribometermodulesallowforacomprehensivefriction,wear,adhesionetc.characterizationovernanotomicroscale.Ultrasensitivecapacitiveloadcells,combinedwithlowfloornoiseandrobustdesignprovidesquantitativetribologycharacterizationofinterfaces,thinfilms,2dmaterials,superlubricityetc.Thetestscanbedoneinair,vacuumchamberorincontrolledinertgasatmosphere.Thewearmarkcanbeeasilyimagedusingin-lineprofilerandramanspectrometertocharacteriseroughness,wearandchemicalpropertyacrossthetrackautomatically.
• 2D Materials
• Polymers
• Soft Coatings
• Paints
• Lens
• Optical Coatings
• Displays
Super Lubricity, 2D Materials, DLC etc.Low Friction Force Measurements
• Negligible Drift Force Sensors
• Capacitive Load Sensors
• High COF Reproducibility
Precision At Best
Super LubricityThetribometerusesdecoupledcapacitiveloadcellstomeaurefrictionatCOF0.001levelevenathighdownforces(1N,10Netc.).Theuniquedesign,controlledenvironmentalcondition,highresolutionsensorsallowtomeasurefrictionfor2dmaterials,superlubricityetc.withease.
In-line Confocal Raman SpectroscopyIn-lineconfocalramanspectroscopycanbeaddedtothetribometer.Theconfocalmodeallowstoimagethechemicalpropertyoflocationswithinthewearmarkwithhighresolutions.The XY stage allows to stitch the Ramanmapsacrosstheentireweartrack.Thetestssamplecanbeinairorinvacuumchamber.
Touch Screen, Displays, GlassThetribometeruses6DsensorandcloseloopXYstagethatallowstocreatecustommotionstosimulateanykindofprofiles.Thetestisusedtosimulatefingermotionontouchscreensaccuratelytoquantifyperception.
Contact Area Vs ForceSurfaceadhesionmodulecanbeaddedtothrtribometerthatallowstoanalyserealtimecontactareausingimagingsystemthatsplacedunderthesample.Thisallowstocalculatesurfaceadhesionandalsoobservetheinterfaceinrealtime.
Ball on Disk Setup for Nano Tribology Agglomerated Particles on Coating
Vacuum Chamber with In-line Raman And Profiler Raman Spectrometer Data on Wear Mark
Test Showing Hydrogel Against a Coated Glass Slide Real Time Contact Area Analysis vs Force
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Stop Criteria
Eachteststepcanbestoppedbyuser’sdefinedlogicalcriteria.
Automatic Recognition
Thetestingsystemrecognizesloadcellsautomaticallyandloadstheassociatedcalibrationsfiles.
Recipe Driven
Eachtestcanbecontrolledbyaseriesofcommandblocksformingaprotocolor“recipe”.Therecipesaresavedandeasilydrivetheinstrument.
Easy to learn
Thesoftwareisintuitiveandeasytolearnfornewuserprovidingalowthresholdtoutilization.
Test Library
Theinstrumentcomesstandardwithaseriesoftestprotocolsthatmatchuser’sapplicationsandcaneasilybemodified.
Software
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Automatic Image,Tribology Data Correlation
Torque, friction, coefficient of friction are recorded and displayedin real time. As the failure starts to happen the forces jump.
Electrical contact resistance sensor measures the surface electicalproperties. The film quality or thickness in real time can be quantified using the sensor.
Down force is recorded and displayed in real time. This test shows step increase in down force. The force can be controlled in constant, linear or custom modes.
The acoustic emission signal indicates initiation of failure at the test interface. The sensor uniquely filters out the motor and ambient noise and shows the interfacial acoustic signal.
Syncronised 3D, 2D, Image and data zoom
Friction, Wear, Depth Data
Image associated with the wear mark.
Roughness, Wear volume associated with the track.
The tester comes with a powerful operation, statistical and image analysis software. All softwares are windows based and are very easy to learn and operate. The software allows to run the tool in advanced mode for experienced users or just simple mode for new users or operators. The data can be saved in proprietary format or in ASCII format.
Wide Applications
Friction Wear
•RotaryPinonDiskTribometer,BallonDisk•Reciprocating•BrakeMaterialsTribology•Fretting•LowFriction,NanoTribology•BioTribology
Coatings
•ScratchTest,Adhesion,Hardness•2DMaterials,LowFrictionCoatings•Fretting•PinonDisk,BallonDisk•Reciprocating•FractureToughness•HighTemperatureTribologyupto1200C•ScratchandMarrResistance
Industrial
•BrakeMaterialsScreening•Opticallens•CuttingTools,HardCoatings•PistonRingCylinderLiner•HighPressureChamber•AerospaceTribology•Textile•Bearings
High Temperature
•HothardnessTester(upto1200C)•HighTemperatureTribology(upto1200C)
Lubricants, Grease
•BlockonRing,TimkenOK•4-BallEPandWear•HFRR•TwistCompression•SRV•TappingTorque,Cutting,Drilling•PistonRingCylinderLiner
Mechanical
• Hot Hardness•3,4PointBending• Adhesion
Cryogenic
•LowtemperatureTribology(from-120C)
Corrosion Testing
• Tribocorrosion•SaltSpray
The versatility of tester allows the tribometer to play an important role for several applications. It can be used for thin or thick films, lubricants, materials, soft materials, hydrogels, bio materials, smooth or rough surfaces, flat or non flat surfaces, transparent or opaque surfaces, nano or macro scale, coating or bulk materials etc.
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Platform Specification
•Floorstanding-Micro,Macro•Benchtop-Nano,Micro
XY stage•Range:150x210mm•Motionresolution:0.1μm•Maximumspeed:50mm/s
Multiple Z stages•Maxspeed:10mm/s,500um/s•Motionresolution0.25um,10nm
Computer console•LatestWindowsOS•LCDmonitor,printerdrive)
Facilities requirement•PowerRequirements:240VAC/480VAC
Environmental chambers (optional)•-120oCupto1200oC•5to95%RH•Vacuum•Liquid•Inert gas•Corrosion•SaltSpray•High Pressure
Surface Inspection
Various imaging modules•Whitelightinterferometer•Confocalmicroscope•VariableFocus•Ramanspectrometer•HighMagmicroscope•Atomicforcemicroscope
Additional Sensors•Potentiostats•Acousticemission•Electricalresistance•pHprobes
Test Modules
Various mechanical heads•Tribometer•Indentation•Scratch•Mechanical
Lower drivesAlldrivesareinadditiontodrivesmentionedinplatformspecification
Rotary drive•Range360o
•Maxspeedupto10000RPM•Minspeed0.001RPM(lowspeeddrive)
Fast reciprocating drive•Speedupto80Hz•Stroke0.1mmto30mm
Long Stroke Fast Reciprocating•Speed40Hz•Stroke40mmat40Hz
Fretting drive•Speedupto500Hz•Stroke5μmto4mm
Block on ring drive•Range360o
•Speedupto7000RPM
Interferometry Objectives2.5X 5X 10X 20X 50X 100X
Numerical Aperture (NA) 0.075 0.13 0.3 0.4 0.55 0.7
Working Distance (mm) 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3
FOV (um) 6910x5180 3460x2590 1730x1300 860x650 350x260 170x130
Spatial Sampling (um) 5MP CCD 2.7 1.35 0.67 0.34 0.13 0.07
Optical Resolution (L&S 460 nm) (um) 1.87 1.08 0.47 0.35 0.26 0.20
Maximum Slope (arcsin(NA)) 4 7 17 24 33 44
Vertical Resolution Better than 0.01nm
Vertical RMS repeatability RMS 0.01nm
Vertical measurement range Up to 10mm
Confocal PlatformStandard Working Distance Long Working Distance
5X 10X 20X 50X 100X 150X 20X 50X 100X
Numerical Aperture (NA) 0.15 0.3 0.45 0.8 0.9 0.95 0.4 0.6 0.8
Working Distance (mm) 23.5 17.5 4.5 1 1 0.3 19 11 4.5
Field of view (um) 3460x2590 1730x1300 860x650 350x260 170x130 120x90 860x650 350x260 170x130
Spatial Sampling 5MP 1.35 0.67 0.34 0.13 0.07 0.04 0.34 0.13 0.07
Optical Resolution (L&S 460nm)(um)** 0.94 0.47 0.31 0.18 0.16 0.15 0.35 0.23 0.18
Maximum Slope (arcsin(NA)) 9 17 27 53 64 72 24 37 53
Vertical Resolution (nm) 72.0 18.0 8.0 2.5 2 1.8 10.1 4.5 2.5
Confocal Frame Rate 5MP/1MP 15/30 fps typical (>100 with binning)
Typical Measurement Time (s) <1s for 30 Confocal Slices
Vertical Measurement Range ( mm) Up to 15 mm
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About us
Rtec-Instruments develops and manufactures advanced imaging and surface mechanical property measurement solutions for research and industrial applications. Based out of Silicon Valley, we are a leading provider of test instrumentation such as tribometer, optical profilometer, scratch tester, micro hardness tester etc.
We share a philosophy that embraces collaboration and partnering with customers and other leaders in academia and industry to ensure that our products answer real needs with innovative solutions. Our San Jose, California headquarter houses all research, development, manufacturing and factory support operations.
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