• Depth-instrumented indentation: the penetration depth is continuously monitored as a function of the force applied in order to measure not only the hardness of materials but also the elastic modulus

• Microindents from low depths (a few nm for surface detection) to high depths (maximum 1 mm)
• Large range of force applied (from 10 mN to 30 N) in order to match the sample characteristics
• High force range specifically useful for rough surfaces

High precision on depth and force for accurate microindentation measurements

• Two independent sensors: one for force and one for depth for accurate metrological measurements
• High frame stiffness: 2 x 108 N/m for increased depth accuracy

• Depth profiling with Continuous Multi Cycles (CMC): hardness and elastic modulus as a function of penetration depth
• Force- and depth-controlled modes
• Visual matrix with multi-selection of indent positions on a specific surface area
• Multiple modes of testing: user-defined sequences to be able to set the parameters for testing conditions as desired

• Metallurgy: bulk metals, alloys (rough surfaces) for high loads, and/or microhardness
• Characterization of polymers (bulk materials and rough surfaces)
• Characterization of thermal spray coatings by instrumented indentation
• Physical characterization of coated surfaces
• Mechanical properties of cementitious materials