Calowear test (calotte grinding method)

The Calotest test stand (CATc) from Anton Paar is used for the rapid determination of coating thicknesses. The CATc is a widely used measurement method for coating thickness determination in the range between 0.1 and 50 µm.

The simple calotte grinding process provides fast and precise measurement results for any coatings, regardless of coating thickness or coating type (single or multilayer systems). Typical applications are measurements of CVD, PVD and coatings, anodic oxide films, chemical or electrodeposition, polymers, paints and coatings.

Parameter
Speed 10 min-1 – 3000 min-1
Grinding time ranges 1 s – 10,000 s clockwise, counterclockwise
Grinding direction of rotation clockwise, counterclockwise
Standard ball diameter 10, 15, 20, 25.4, 30 mm
Diamond suspensions Superfine 0 – 0.2 µm, Hi-Quality 0.5 – 1µm
International standards DIN EN ISO 1071-2, VDI 3198

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