Company Background
CSM Instruments offers a complete
range of instruments for Tribological studies and Mechanical surface
testing.
The independent laboratory of CSM
Instruments also provides surface analysis for numerous
industries on a wide range of materials such as:
- Metals
- Semiconductors
- Polymers
- Ceramics etc…
Some of the characterisation equipment available at CSM
Instruments and their capabilities are outlined below:
Macro, Micro and Nano Scratch Tester
- Adhesion properties of coatings and thin films
- Characterization of mechanical surface properties
- Profilometry
Micro and Nano Hardness Tester
- Quantitative measurement of mechanical surface properties
- Elastic modulus and Hardness
- Analysis of fracture modes, cracking, stress distribution,
creep,…etc
Micro and Nano Tribometer
- Tribological studies in different environments to simulate
real conditions
- Characterization of wear, friction, and erosion-corrosion
of mechanical parts
Calotest and Calowear
- Thickness measurements
- Abrasive testing for wear characterisation
Imaging
- Scanning Force Microscope, STM, MFM,…
- 3D topography, video microscope, ...
