ISSN:
1573-2711
Keywords:
microtribology by SPM
;
scratch and mar resistance of coating
;
viscoelastic creep of coating
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract We have developed a new technique of using the scanning probe microscope to measure the marring resistance that is a very desirable characteristic of clearcoats used in the automotive industry. With its high resolution, SPM can also be used to investigate the marring mechanism, and provide useful information in development of highly mar resistant coatings. In this paper, we will report a real time observation of viscoelastic creep which can result in a partial or complete healing of a marred surface. Based on the experimental data, a preliminary analysis of the recovery rate, recoverable deformation, and permanent deformation is presented.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1019160817800
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