Scratch Testing E
Agilent Nano Indenter G200 User’s Guide
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Figure E-3
Open method for scratch testing
If NanoSuite is already running, then:
1
Choose
Method > Open Method
.
2
Select
Scratch > G-Series Ramp Load Scratch
from the Filename
drop-down menu as shown in
.
3
Click
OK
.
Once the method has been opened, continue with the procedure:
4
Install the sample tray, with the fused silica standard in the center
hole, into the instrument according to
5
Set up a batch of samples for scratch testing:
a
Select
Batch Mode
from the Mode menu.
b
Follow the instructions for
on page 48 in
, "Quick Start Guide" using the fused silica in the center
of the sample tray. Follow the procedure exactly as written. In the
Required Inputs section, keep the default values and click
Next
Step
.
6
Click the
Review
tab to reveal the test results.
7
Click the first test number in the Legend pane to select the first test.
The default graph should look similar to
