Nano Puncture Resistance Using Nanoindentation

Traditional Puncture Tests are typically used to determine the penetration characteristics of a wide range of protective material such as films, foils or membrane. It is widely used in food and medical industries on applications ranging from food packaging to rubber gloves and needles. The test is preformed like that of a compressive test. A probe, with multiple tip selection, uses increasing load until material is penetrated and load is recorded at failure. Unlike Nanoindentation, these traditional tests were typically performed at higher loads, Newton and above, with poor load control and resolution.

App Note: http://www.nanovea.com/Application%20Notes/nanoindentation-puncture.pdf