Contact Mode

Contact Mode is a setting used in devices like atomic force microscopes or 3D printers where the tool or probe touches the surface directly to measure or manipulate it. In this mode, the instrument physically contacts the material to gather detailed information about its surface structure or to make precise adjustments. It allows for high accuracy but requires careful control to avoid damaging delicate surfaces. Essentially, Contact Mode facilitates close-range, direct interaction with the material to perform detailed measurements or modifications.