Micro-nanometrologically and Topographic Characterization of Nanostructured Surfaces

Micro-nanometrologically and topographic characterization of materials is important to determine features of different surfaces that are used in many areas. During the time, depending on the application, the surfaces deteriorate having a complex deterioration mechanism. The changes that appear on these surfaces and wear particles can be characterized using different equipment and techniques. A mechatronic system made up of an atomic force microscope and a robotic nanomanipulator is used at INCDMTM, in order to characterize steel, titanium alloys, CoCr alloys or polycrystalline surfaces. It is a proper system to study surfaces of different materials from the tribological point of view.