ISO/DIS 25363

Determination of fracture toughness of PVD coatings by micropillar indentation method

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Current stage: 40.20 DIS ballot initiated: 12 weeks Aug 11, 2026

Originator: ISO

Owner: ISO/TC 107/SC 9 Physical vapor deposition coatings

Type: International Standard

ICS: 25.220.40 Metallic coatings

Scope

This document describes the test method and procedure for the determination of fracture toughness of the physical vapor deposition (PVD) coatings. The test method uses indentation on micropillars fabricated by different techniques, including focused ion beam (FIB) milling, photolithography, and femtosecond laser processing.This test method is applicable to ceramic coatings produced by the PVD technique.

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ISO/DIS 25363
40.20 DIS ballot initiated: 12 weeks
Aug 11, 2026