Retrofitted on Platform or Compact Base, the Micro Module during Microindentation Mode quickly determines mechanical properties, such as microhardness and elastic modulus, on any type of material: soft, hard, brittle or ductile.

Microindentation Process:
Microindentation Hardness Testing uses a Berkovich, Vickers, Sphero-conical, Knoop, or Cube-corner indenter tip to drive into the sample by applying an increasing load to a preset value. The load is then gradually decreased until partial, or complete, relaxation of the sample has occurred. Recordes load and displacement continuously throughout this process to produce a load-displacement curve. Adding a pause at the maximum load allows the user to study creep properties. Multi-Cycle loading with constant maximum load or increasing load is possible. For video visit Microindentation

Properties Analyzed During Microindentation:
• Microhardness • Elastic modulus • Time Dependent Creep Measurement • Stress-Strain Studies • Fracture Toughness • Plastic & Elastic Energy • Flow Stress • Indentation & Plastic Work
• Fatigue • Hardness and elastic modulus vs. depth • Yield Strength • Compression and others

For Microindentation technical testing data see application notes.

Additional Micro Module Modes::
Micro Scratch | Adhesion Testing
Micro Wear | Friction Testing