Vickers Hardness Tester (Automatic Hardness Testing)

The DUROLINE V-Series are based on the latest technology available, focused on fast cycle time with high reproduceable accuracy within international standards. The system features a smart and very service-friendly synergy of a robust and proven mechanical construction with load cell force control and integrated electronics system control featured by a fast CANBUS technology and a high-quality Windows based mini-pc. Monitoring the hardness testing process significantly improved by using modern user interfacing technology such as 10-point multi-touch screen operation supported by a fast & secure display connection. Combined with top quality components and a high performance mini-pc, this system guarantees customers a solid and accurate performance over many years to come. In this way, the DUROLINE V Vickers hardness tester series offers a highly functional and reliable automated indentation test & measurement system.

Versatile Macro load range for HV/HK scales from 300gf up to 30kgf
Closed-Loop Controlled load application by load cell technology
Auto Measurement with Zoom Window for more accurate measurement
Flexible Windows 10 based hardness test & measurement program 'N-Sure'
Database generating test results and reports
22” Full HD Capacitive 10-point Multi-Touch desktop monitor
Integrated high-res camera 5.0 MP with USB3.0 interface with zoom capability
Integrated LED light source with controller
Integrated Windows operated mini-pc, Intel, SSD specs
Interface network USB (x4), Display port (x2), LAN (x1) and Wireless LAN
Very robust opto-mechanical system
New generation electronics and motors in full system integration ensuring reliable performance
Service friendly, remote accessibility
Meets latest ISO, ASTM and JIS standards

Vickers Hardness Tester

Versatile macro-load range for HV/HK scales from 300gf to 30kgf

By selecting between 9 loads steps for macro-hardness testing in Vickers or Knoop, any specimen can be tested and measured within the applicable standards. Fast and easy setting of loads by touch screen monitor menu icon.

Magniﬁcation range

Combining the excellent performance of the digital camera, LED illumination and software with a series of available objectives, the DUROLINE V Series provide correct measurement under any test load within the international standards.

'N-Sure' Test and Measurement Software

The 'N-Sure' software program features a ﬂexible Windows based user interface that increases productivity and operator eﬃciency by automating the test & measurement process and optional motor-stage navigation process. Since the application and removal of the test loads and measurement are fully automatic, repeatability is excellent, testing time is reduced and throughput is increased. As a result, costly and time-consuming rework is eliminated.

For high-volume mounted sample testing, multi-sample mount holders are available to further increase the productivity and throughput of samples.

The easy-to-operate test & measurement program, clear images captured by integrated camera and high-resolution display on 22" touch screen monitor provide the lab staff easy access and shared visibility of indent results to analyse and discuss together. Operators are guided by the user-friendly program logic combined with quick system settings such as fast and easy setting of loads by touch screen monitor menu icon. Vickers or Knoop hardness values are automatically generated on screen by use of the standard provided Auto-measurement function.

Automatic Light Brightness

The light brightness is automatically adjusted for the best image quality and the most accurate auto measurements.

Automatic Evaluation

Diagonals of indentation are measured automatically and hardness value appear on the screen.

Database generating test results and reports

'N-Sure' software program provides advanced database management of test results, report generation and printing functions. Saving and retrieving measurement data is an absolute requirement when it comes to testing hardness results of critical components in various industrial segments. The N-Sure program ensures that data is safely stored and presented in standard or customized reporting form.

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Factory Certiﬁcated Direct and Indirect Calibration Report

All DUROLINE V-Series testers are calibrated according to DIN EN ISO 6507-2:2018 Vickers hardness test standard.

Comes with ISO/DaKKs Certiﬁcated Vickers Indenter (Made in Germany)

An ISO/DaKKs Certiﬁcated Vickers Diamond Indenter is included as standard for all DUROLINE V-Series Hardness Testers.

Case Hardening Depth (CHD) Testing

Case Hardening Depth Module is optionally available for DUROLINE V-series. DUROLINE V-series can be equipped with a Digital Manual XY-Stage that includes one Slyvac digital micrometer and one analogue micrometer. Readings from Slyvac micrometer is transferred to N-Sure software simultaneously. In this way, automatic features of CHD software module can be used.

Case Hardening Depth (CHD) Testing

Scanning Overview Image Feature

Mapping function allows overview image of complete sample surface. The test points are easily determined on the sample with pre-deﬁned or user deﬁned patterns.

hardness testing Scanning Overview Image Feature

Closed-Loop Controlled Load Application by Load Cell Technology

All DUROLINE V-Series testers equipped high technology closed-loop load cell system. Load cell system provides maximum accuracy and repeatability for all test loads without exceeding target load threshold.

High precision spindle

For accurate Vickers hardness testing, the elevating speed and backlash of the spindle are critical. By using quality components and design experience, the DUROLINE V Series spindles guarantee long life without loss of accuracy due to wear and friction, even for large and heavy specimens.

Automatic Light Brightness

The light brightness is automatically adjusted by the user interface software for the best image quality and the most accurate auto measurements. The hardness tester equipped with powerful LED light source and compact optic system to provide excellent image quality.

		DUROLINE V1
Hardness Scales	Vickers HV as per ISO 6507, ASTM E384, E92	HV0,3 - HV0,5 - HV1 - HV2 - HV3 - HV5 - HV10 - HV20 - HV30
	Knoop HK as per ISO 4545, ASTM E384, E92	HK0,3 - HK0,5 - HK1 - HK3
	Hardness conversions to other scales	As per ISO 18265
Test Loads	Test Loads (gf)	300gf - 500gf - 1kgf - 2kgf - 3kgf - 5kgf - 10kgf - 20kgf - 30kgf
	Test Loads (N)	2,942N - 4,904N - 9,807N - 19,631N - 29,420N - 49,033N - 98,067N - 196,033N - 294,200N
	Test Load Accuracy	All loads within +/- 1,0% As per ISO standard (and ASTM E-384, ASTM E-92-17, JIS B7725, JIS B7734)
	Test Load Dwell Time	"from 5 - 99 sec with 1 sec increments As per ISO standard (and ASTM E-384, JIS B7725, JIS B7734)"
	Test Load Application Speed	For all loads not more than 0.200 mm/s As per ISO standard (and ASTM E-384, JIS B7725, JIS B7734)
	Load Force Application	Motorized force application with closed loop load cell control, Automatic load, dwell, unload
	Load Selection	By N-Sure test settings
Turret	Turret Configuration	Motorized 3-mount turret: 1 indenter, 2 objectives Position Auto-indication
	Indenter	Including 1 Vickers Diamond Indenter (ISO/DaKKs certified, Made in Germany)
	Objectives	"Standard objectives 10X, 40X, optional 5X, 20X (Made in Germany) Image capture by integrated CCD-camera (no eyepiece)"
Optic System	Sample Image Capture	By Integrated CCD Camera, 5.0 MP, USB 3.0 (Made in Germany)
Optic System	Indent Measurement Resolution	0,00002 mm (0.02 μm)
Illumination	Illumination Source	Built-in LED Light Source
Illumination	Automatic Brightness Control	Standard for highest contrast and sharpnes
Spindle	Z-axis (Spindle Vertical Movement)	Manual
Controller System	Controller	"Built-in Windows operated mini-PC, communicates the hardness tester electronics by CANBUS Protocol"
	Interface Network	Interface network USB (x4), Displayport (x2), LAN (x1) and Wireless LAN
	Auxilliary	Optional Keyboard, Mouse (wireless)
	Monitor	"External 22” Full HD Capacitive 10-point Multi-Touch Desktop Monitor, IPS Panel, Antistatic Shield, Tiltable, Integrated Power Adaptor"
User Interface	Operating System	Windows 10
	Test Settings	Scale, Load Dwell Time , Start, Turret positioning, Hardness Conversion, Illumination, Screen preference settings, Alerts for errors
	Measurement Settings	Surface Image capture, Indentation capture, Manual measurement and Auto-measurement, Single indents, Manual pattern, Preset pattern, CHD, EHT, NHT, GO/NG judgement, Statistics, Conversion, Cilindrical correction, Language, Database, Test Reports with image analysis data, Data export, User management, Service and Calibration Settings
Tester Body	Operational Environmental Conditions	"Ambient Operating Temperature Range: 23°C +/- 5°C Ambient Humidity Range: RH 40% to 70% relative humidity, non-condensing"
	Dimensions, WxDxH	240 x 560 x 735 mm
	Specimen Accommodation	Vertical 223 mm, Horizontal (throat depth) 164 mm
	Weight	75 kgs
	Mains	100-240 V, 1-phase, 50/60 Hz, autosetting

Accessories

Test stages

The DUROLINE V Series feature various stages and fixtures that fit any application. Starting with the basic manual XY-stage with either mechanical or digital micrometers. The hardness tester can also be equipped with single or multi-sample holders to fix mounted specimens. To fix various geometries of specimen that are not mounted, there are several clamping devices available to finish job quick and precise.

Object Lenses

DUROLINE V equipped with 10x and 20x high quality German made object lenses for maximum image sharpness. 5x and 40x objectives are also optionally available for all kind of testing needs.