A nanoindenter, unsurprisingly, is one of the main component for usage in hardness tests which are used within the field of nanoindentation. They have been in regular, widespread use since the 1970s in order to measure and test very small volumes of mechanical properties. Also known as depth sensing indentation or instrumented indentation, the nanoindenter is primarily used as part of processes which use machinery to record small amounts of strain put on materials, and the materials reaction to said strain.
Furthermore, a good nanoindenter will be used as an instrumental part of the process to calculate load displacement data which gives added insight into material elasticity, hardness, yield strength and of course wear properties.
The usage of nanoindenters is common in many fields, such as quality testing, assurance, research and academia. There are very many nanoindenters on the market, from a great number of manufacturers across the world. They take very many shapes and forms, including pyramid-shaped nanoindenters, wedges, cones, spheres, cylinders and very much more. Shape can be a rather fluid thing when it comes to nanoindentation, differing shapes can yield results with far greater accuracy depending on the material being tested.
What is static when it comes to nanoindenters is that each and every one must be made to ISO 14577-2 production standard – in order to achieve the high precision requirements which are part and parcel of these tests. Many manufacturers offer nanoindenters as part of their catalogue, including Nanomechanics – a company that strives to make nanoindentation easy and affordable for any laboratory.
The Nanomechanics iNano Nanoindenter is designed to be easy to use. There are a number of features which are part of the iNano Nanoindenter which other manufacturers simply cannot replicate – a degree of innovation which makes Nanomechanics the leading Nanoindenter manufacturer. Essentially, Nanomechanics Nanoindenters are comprehensive and powerful enough to impress those which are not new to the process, and simple enough for even first timers to understand.
Nanomechanics nanoindenters are only available in the UK through Scanwel, a leading distributor of components and systems to a variety of laboratories across the United Kingdom, as well as being an excellent manufacturer of custom fabrications themselves. Enquire today about Nanomechanics products with Scanwel, at 01678 530281 to learn more about their range.
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