 Cat. No. SZ-344-04189-13 MCT-W200-E (1960mN, 100micro-m)
Cat. No. SZ-344-04189-14 MCT-W201-E (1960mN, 100micro-m)
Cat. No. SZ-344-04189-11 MCT-W500-E (4900mN, 100micro-m)
Cat. No. SZ-344-04189-12 MCT-W501-E (4900mN, 10micro-m)
The Shimadzu MCT-W Series micro-compression testers evaluate the strength of micro-components, micro-particles, and fine fibres used in
new materials.
Types of Testable Materials:
- Ceramic particles
- Fine metallic powder
- Resin particles
- Pigments
- Food source powders
- Pharmaceuticals (micro-capsules)
- Fine fibres
Available Test Modes
Compression Testing: Force increases until either the sample ruptures or a preset load is achieved.
Load-Unload Testing: Force is increased to a preset max load point and then reduced to a preset minimum load point. By measuring the difference in displacement between the maximum and
minimum point, the recovery rate percentage of the sample is calculable.
Cyclic Testing: Test force is repeatedly increased and decreased up to 250 times to evaluate
specimen fatigue properties.
A Design with Simplicity in Mind
Micrometer (Optical Head): The micrometer optical viewing head measures the size of the specimen, which is sandwiched by two indicators to enable measurement up to 200µm at an increment of 0.1µm (with a x5O objective lens).
Objective Lenses: The standard x50 and optional x100 lenses are used in conjunction with the micrometer optical head to provide length measurements.
Sliding Stage: A test point is selected with the micrometer optical head and that point is then shifted to just below the indenter. The click-stop mechanism ensures accurate positioning of the specimen.
The positioning accuracy of the unit is within ±5µm (±0.2µm can be achieved with careful handling).
Vertical Stage Shift Handle: The stage shifts smoothly using a single handle.
Loading Unit: The test force range is from 9.8 to 4900mN or 1960mN. The electromagnetic method employed in the unit ensures high precision loading.
Instrument Status Indication Lamps: A lit red lamp (RUNNING) indicates the instrument is loading and should not be adjusted by the operator while a green lamp (READY) indicates that the operator can safely operate the indenter.
Compression Displacement Detector: The measurement detector provides dynamic compression displacement readings with a resolution as low as 0.001µm.
Indenters: The following indenters are available:
- 50µm diameter flat indenter (standard)
- 500µm diameter flat indenter (optional)
- 115° triangular pyramid indenter (optional) The triangular pyramid indenter is used for tests where the specimen is larger than 500µm and cannot be broken at a test load of 4900mN.
Lower Pressure Plate Vise: This ergonomically constructed vise firmly secures the lower pressure plate. The standard supplied micrometer is then used to adjust the stage over a range of 25mm in the
X-Y directions at increments of 0.0lmm. A digital micrometer is also available as an option. |
