Parth Kotak, Anton Paar USA Inc, Torrance, CA
Anton Paar USA Inc. will present an integrated portfolio of advanced characterization solutions designed specifically for vacuum coatings. Our systems combine high-precision mechanical testing with structural analysis to provide insights into coating performance, adhesion, and long-term durability.
Nanoindentation and micro-indentation testers enable accurate measurement of hardness and elastic modulus with precise depth control, allowing reliable evaluation of thin films while minimizing substrate influence. Advanced mapping capabilities support visualization of local property variations in multilayered and graded coatings.
Scratch testers deliver comprehensive adhesion characterization through synchronized measurement of normal and tangential forces, penetration depth, and acoustic emission. Synchronized optical panoramas ensure clear identification of cohesive and adhesive failure modes across PVD, CVD, and hard coating systems.
Anton Paar’s tribometers, including high-temperature configurations, evaluate friction and wear behavior under real-world conditions.
For rapid and practical thickness determination, the Calotest ball-cratering method provides a robust and widely adopted solution for PVD and CVD coatings, supporting both R&D and production quality control.
Complementing mechanical testing, X-ray diffraction (XRD) solutions deliver reliable analysis of phase composition, crystallographic texture, and residual stress. These are critical structural parameters influencing coating performance and failure.
Together, these technologies provide a comprehensive picture linking structure, thickness, adhesion, and wear behavior to accelerate innovation in vacuum coatings.