Triboelectrical characterization
Fretting
Complementing our microstructure analysis, we are able to perform the following triboelectric measurements under controlled conditions to ensure that the stringent requirements for these parts are met:
- Eletrical contact resistance (ECR)
- Insertion force (including normal force, friction force and coefficient of friction for one or multiple insertion cycles)
- Current sweep
- Electrical arc discharge
- Indentation
- Scratch test
- Fretting
For the counter-electrode, we can choose between round-headed or flat-headed rivets as well as several typical contact materials.
Contact for questions
Dr.-Ing Dominik Britz
Deputy Head MECS Saarbrücken
Adrian Thome, M. Sc
Project Leader
Further areas of application
Machine Learning (ML)
Our services range from feasibility studies with our various approaches to exploratory data analysis with unsupervised ML.
Correlative Microscopy
A correlative characterization of microstructures serves as a benchmark for automated microstructure recognition and as a starting point for machine learning approaches.
Failure analysis
In the area of failure analysis, in addition to identifying and analyzing causes of fracture, we are also able to fully characterize components on both the macro and micro scales.
Antimicrobial surfaces
Our antimicrobial metallic surfaces have already been used in 3 research projects with ESA & NASA on the ISS.