Microtribology related to MEMS-Concept, measurements, applications
- 9 December 2002
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Abstract
Novel micro-tribological techniques for the evaluation of surfaces have been developed. A point contact microscope having high resolution and using an ultralight load was developed to measure topographies, adhesive forces, hardnesses, and wear of surfaces. A controlled frictional force microscope was also developed to measure frictional force distributions without stick-slip motion. A scanning tunneling microscopy technique is used to evaluate lubricant monolayers. Micropatterning, micromachining, and point recording techniques are progressing with the technology of microtribology. It is concluded that microtribology is closely connected with the technology of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), and both technologies will progress with cooperative work.Keywords
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