EQ-RHT50-32-LD is high throughput, automatic 32-sample Rockwell hardness testing system for high throughput new alloy development and process optimization. The station integrates a Rockwell hardness tester probe with XY stage, 32-sample station, and laptop remote control. It enables quick, easy, and accurate hardness testing of samples without the need of material-dependent calibration. The measured HV hardness can be automatically converted to HB, HRA, HRB scales. A 50 N test load probe is included for hardness tests ranging from 19 - 70 HRC (35 - 1000 HV).
SPECIFICATIONS
Features
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- The high throughput Rockwell hardness testing system consists of:
- Hardness tester probe with 50 N test load for 19 - 70 HRC (35 - 1000 HV) test
- Hardness tester probe holder and triggering mechanism
- XY stage system and its control box
- 32-position sample stage
- Laptop with pre-installed control and analysis software
- The automatic operation improves efficiency, reduces time, and minimizes operator related error
- Fast, automatic hardness testing and analysis of 32 samples (~20 min), and automatic output of hardness data via a USB port
- The hardness testing system can be upgraded with 1D line scan and 2D mapping scan features at extra cost
- Please contact MTI for system customization, such as sample stage with different dimensions, integration of the station with a glove-box, etc
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Test Method
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- Portable Rockwell static test method: a diamond indenter is forced into the sample and the indentation depth is automatically analyzed to determine the hardness.
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The indentation depth is continuously measured while a load is applied and released. From the depth difference between pre-load and total load conditions (See the first photo below), sample hardness is determined
- Compared to traditional rebound and ultrasonic hardness testing method, TIV method does not require Young's modulus calibration for different materials, enabling direct, fast, and accurate measurement of sample hardness
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Probe |
- A tester probe with 50 N test load is included for 19 - 70 HRC (35 - 1000 HV) test
- Measuring time: ~5 - 10 sec
- USB interface for test data output and remote control
- A digital camera with a laser pointer is integrated for indicating the hardness testing spot on the sample surface and recording the testing spot by saving the image
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XY Stage
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- Touch screen controlled XY stage for precise sample positioning and measurement repeatability
- Hardness measurement time, X- / Y- axis travel speed, sample selections can be configured on the touch screen
- 32-sample stage with 26 mm cavities is included for testing cold embedded alloy samples
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Testing Software
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- Automatic hardness conversion according to DIN 50157, ASTM E140, ISO EN 18265 standards
- Six hardness scales: HRC (default), HV, HB, HRA, HRB scales
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Sample Requirement |
- Sample thickness: > 1 mm
- Sample size: > 1 mm Dia.
- Sample weight: no restriction
- Sample surface roughness: < Ra 2.0 um
- For high throughput preparation of sample surface, please choose MTI's 16-Sample Automatic Polishing Machine Unipol-1500-S16
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Warranty |
- 1 years warranty with lifetime support
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