The Vickers hardness test method, also referred to as a microhardness test method (ASTM E-384, E92 and ISO 6507), consists of indenting the test material with a diamond indenter. This indenter has the form of a pyramid...
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The Rockwell hardness test method, as defined in ISO 6508 & ASTM E-18, is the most commonly used method around the world to determine a material’s hardness and is suitable for almost all metals and to some degree for plastics...
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The Brinell hardness test method (as defined in ASTM E10 and ISO 6506) is mostly used for heavy casted materials such as cast iron, aluminun or steel. Although Brinell loads can be found ranging from 1kgf to 3000kgf, most ...
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The Knoop resulting indentation is not symmetrical as Vickers indentions and will be subject to more variations of the resulting hardness values when testing to Knoop scales, especially below 200gf. Knoop hardness is normally not being...
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a计划 导航 develops and manufactures machines for measuring and/or testing the hardness of metals, plastics, plastics and polymers. In the market, these devices are known as hardness testers. a计划 导航 focuses in particular on developing high-end closed-loop hardness testers, video systems and image analysis. a计划 导航’s hardness testers are distinguished from other manufacturers by the high level of innovation, automation and the easy-to-use yet highly sophisticated IMPRESSIONS™ software for hardness testers.
a计划导航在线导航福利社入口 are available for measuring hardness on all scales, including Vickers, Micro Vickers, Knoop, Rockwell, Superficial Rockwell and Brinell. a计划 导航 also offers hardness testers to perform HBT and HVT indentation depth measurements and the scales for plastic ISO 2039 1 and 2 and Carbon.
Vickers
Vickers hardness testers test the hardness of materials according to the Vickers test method. This method was developed in 1924 by British aircraft manufacturer Vickers Ltd to measure the hardness of thin materials and small components.
Knoop
Hardness testers that measure the hardness of a material using the Knoop hardness test are mainly used for testing very brittle materials or thin sheets where only minimal indentation can be made.
Rockwell
The Rockwell test method is the most commonly used test method to measure the hardness of a material. This hardness tester is suitable for almost all metals and, to some extent, plastics.
Brinell
The Brinell test method is the oldest hardness test method still in use. Hardness testers measuring according to this method are often used to measure the hardness of castings and forgings whose metal grain structure is too coarse for Vickers or Rockwell hardness testers.
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In addition to floor and table hardness testers, the product range includes a range of portable hardness testers for the above scales and for Shore. In addition, we supply hardness test blocks or calibration plates and indenters for Rockwell, Vickers and Brinell, provided with traceable certificates, according to ISO 17025.
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Innovation is the core function of our company. We apply innovations in software and the user-friendliness of the equipment, among other things, so that measurements performed by a计划 导航 hardness testers produce particularly reliable results. We apply these innovations in every price segment, from standard hardness testers to high-end customized solutions.
a计划 导航 stands for high quality, which is why we offer up to a 25-year warranty on our hardness testers. Our high-quality machines are assembled from top-quality components that can be used to test the hardness of a wide range of components and materials. All hardness testers meet the strict requirements as laid down by EN, DIN, ISO, ASTM, JIS, GB and other standards.
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