Agilent Technologies Nano Indenter G200 User Manual page 473

Agilent Nano Indenter G200 User's Guide
differently. Thus, when it is important to know K
determine it on the sample that is actually being tested, or in situ. This
test method provides a means for determining K
There are no user-defined inputs for this method. The test method
automatically probes the material over the force range of the DCM II
(up to 30 mN). Indents that are not appropriate for analysis (because
applied force is too high or too low) can be disregarded after testing is
complete.
Run the method using these steps:
Launch NanoSuite.
1
At the User Login prompt, select the proper profile name and click
2
OK.
From the Open Method dialog box, select Express Test > Express
3
Test, Varied Force as shown in
Figure H-9Select Express Test, Varied Force from the Open Method
dialog box
Click Open.
4
Locate sample target area using the microscope image (40X
5
Objective recommended).
Click the Run button.
6
Once testing is complete, the software will prompt the user to save the
file.
Input a file name and click Save.
7
To view the results, click the Review tab.
8
The 2D data is available by selecting the Channels tab as shown in
Figure H-6 on page H-8.
The 3D data is available by selecting the 3D tab as shown in
on page H-9.
Express Test I
well, it is important to
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in situ.
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