Surface Engineering and
Coating Tribology Laboratory
 

            Triboindenter  
            Larger format platform
            Top down optics (x100 mag.)
            Loading up to 20 mN
            AFM-type scanning capability
            Recent CFI awarded (co-PI: Richard Chromik)
            Performech controller provides enhanced feedback control & lower noise floor
            New heating stage goes to 400°C
        
 

           Ubi 3
           Smaller format platform
           Top down optics (x20 mag.)
           Loading up to 20 mN
           AFM-type scanning capability
        
 

            In Situ Tribometer

            Basic system capabilities

            Normal loads up to 20 N
            Linear reciprocating motion
            Sliding velocities up to 10 mm/s
            Friction coefficients (average per cycle and spatially resolved along wear track)
            
            In situ capabilities

            Video record with HD camera
            Raman spectroscopy
            Off-line video analysis software
 
 

        Systems

           CGT
           Inovati
           Centerline
           Plasma Giken*
           Waverider*
           * Short term proof-of-concept

           Other Capabilities

           Optical diagnostic
           Surface temperature
           Laser cleaning tool 
 
 
Mcgill Materials Department
Opening Positions
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