Rtec SMT-5000: Integrated 3D Indentation & Scratch Testing System
The Premier Multi-Module Platform for Advanced Surface Characterization
The Rtec SMT-5000 is a sophisticated, all-in-one benchtop solution engineered for exhaustive surface analysis, mechanical property evaluation, and tribological research. By consolidating instrumented indentation, scratch testing, 3D optical profilometry, and non-contact film thickness measurements into a single automated system, the SMT-5000 empowers laboratories to capture a total profile of surface performance without the need for multiple instruments.
As the authorized distributor of Rtec Instruments in the region, LMS Technologies Pte Ltd delivers expert sales, technical application support, and comprehensive after-sales service for the SMT-5000 across Singapore.
As the authorized distributor of Rtec Instruments in the region, LMS Technologies Pte Ltd delivers expert sales, technical application support, and comprehensive after-sales service for the SMT-5000 across Singapore.
Why the Rtec SMT-5000 is the Industry Standard
Modern semiconductors, thin films, and biomaterials demand more than basic testing. The SMT-5000’s modular architecture allows users to analyze a wide spectrum of parameters on one platform:
- Mechanical Properties: Hardness, Elastic Modulus, and Viscoelasticity.
- Surface Integrity: Coating Adhesion, Scratch Resistance, and Failure Analysis.
- Tribological Data: Friction Coefficient and Wear Rate.
- Topography & Optics: Surface Roughness, 3D Topography, and Film Thickness.
Key Technical Advantages
- Unified Multi-Technique Workflow: Seamlessly switch between Instrumented Indentation (IIT), Scratch, Tribology, and Profilometry. This integration eliminates sample transfer errors and accelerates data acquisition.
- Rapid 2-Minute Modularity: Maximize lab throughput with plug-and-play modules (IIT, UST, and FT-100) that can be swapped in under two minutes.
- High-Resolution Force Sensing: Utilizing patented capacitive sensors, the system provides unmatched force resolution and superior stability for repeatable measurements across nano and micro scales.
- Built-in 4-Mode 3D Profilometer: Features integrated White Light Interferometry (WLI) and Confocal microscopy to visualize cracks, morphology, and scratch paths in high definition immediately after testing.
- Non-Contact Film Thickness (FT-100): Employs spectral reflectance to determine coating thickness, roughness, and optical constants (n & k) rapidly and non-destructively.
Industrial Applications in Singapore
The versatility of the Rtec SMT-5000 supports Singapore’s core manufacturing and R&D sectors:
- Semiconductors & Electronics: Precision mapping of microhardness and layer uniformity for wafers, functional thin films, and display glass.
- Precision Engineering & Tooling: Optimizing wear-resistant DLC coatings, anti-corrosive finishes, and cutting tool durability.
- Aerospace & Automotive: Evaluating the integrity of thermal spray boundaries and the scratch/mar resistance of advanced protective paints.
- Biomaterials & Polymers: Characterizing structural creep, viscoelastic profiles, and the mechanical interfaces of biocompatible materials under controlled environments.
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Platform Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| XY Travel Range | 150 × 200 mm |
| XY Speed | Up to 50 mm/s |
| Z Travel | 100 mm |
| Position Resolution | 0.25 µm |
| Sample Capacity | Up to 10 kg |
| Maximum Sample Size | Up to 500 mm |
Instrumented Indentation Tester (IIT)
| Parameter | IIT 1N | IIT 40N |
| Maximum Load | 1 N | 40 N |
| Load Resolution | 0.01 µN | 6 µN |
| Maximum Displacement | 1000 µm | 1000 µm |
| Displacement Resolution | 0.01 nm | 0.03 nm |
Universal Scratch Tester (UST)
| Parameter | UST 1N | UST 40N | UST 200N |
| Maximum Load | 1 N | 40 N | 200 N |
| Load Resolution | 0.01 µN | 6 µN | 100 µN |
| Friction Force Capacity | 1 N | 40 N | 200 N |
| Friction Resolution | 0.01 µN | 6 µN | 100 µN |
| Maximum Displacement | 1000 µm | 1000 µm | 1000 µm |
| Displacement Resolution | 0.01 nm | 0.03 nm | 1.5 nm |
Combined Indentation & Scratch Tester (IST)
| Parameter | IST 1N | IST 40N |
| Maximum Load | 1 N | 40 N |
| Load Resolution | 0.01 µN | 6 µN |
| Friction Force Capacity | 1 N | 40 N |
| Friction Resolution | 0.01 µN | 6 µN |
| Maximum Displacement | 1000 µm | 1000 µm |
| Displacement Resolution | 0.01 nm | 0.03 nm |
FT-100 Coating Thickness Module
| Parameter | Specification |
| Light Source | Halogen |
| Wavelength Range | 400 – 1100 nm |
| Thickness Range | 0.01 – 75 µm |
| Precision | < 0.01 nm |
| Accuracy | 1 nm |
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