
PICODENTOR HM500

Features
- Measurement and computation of material parameters according to DIN EN ISO 14577 and ASTM E 2546
- Determination of numerous plastic and elastic properties such as Vickers hardness, modulus of indentation and creep
- Dynamic measurement mode (dynamic mechanical analysis)
- Suitable for testing solid materials and coatings in the nanometer range, test-force range 0.005 โ 500 mN
- Modular design allows for easy adaption to your needs
- Zero point determined in less than a minute, enabling quick measurements
- Programmable XY stage with positioning accuracy of 0.5ยตm makes measuring on small areas like bond wires possible
- Samples up to 13 cm tall can be measured
- High-quality scientific microscope
- Thermally stable: measures at constant temperatures for several hours
- Powerful WIN-HCU software for intuitive operation and evaluation
- Indenters: Vickers, Berkovich or carbide ball, as well as special indenters on request
Applications
- Measurements on extremely small test areas, e.g. bond pads in the semiconductor industry
- Analysis of ion-implanted surfaces
- Testing of nano layers with sensors
- Measurements on biological materials
- Dynamic-mechanical analysis of small samples
- Measurement of the hardness and elasticity of PVD, CVD coatings like DLC (diamond-like carbon), as well as chemical nickel layers
- Automated measurements on multiple samples
- Determination of the mechanical properties of structural components in materialography
High-end technology for challenging measurement tasks
The PICODENTORยฎ HM 500 combines high-end technology with simple operation. The device is designed for extremely fine instrumented nanoindentation testing and dynamic mechanical analysis. It allows depth-dependent determination of material parameters such as Martens or Vickers hardness and the modulus of penetration.
The HM500โs excellent force and displacement resolution make it possible to analyze coatings in the nanometer range. This provides a level of accuracy usually found only in very complex โ and much more expensive โ measuring instruments.
Fischer believes in making your work as easy as possible. No matter whether the pieces you have to test have dark surfaces, complex geometries or are very small โ just start measuring, no sample preparation required! And with the automated sample stage and powerful microscope, you can program automated tests with just a few clicks.
Accessories for best measuring conditions
- Sound-insulating hood with vibration-damping system to reduce environmental influences
- Heating sample stage for material testing at elevated temperatures
- Atomic force microscope (AFM) for measuring roughness parameters
- Sample holder for various sample types, such as cross-sections and foils