Hardness testing in laboratories

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When hardness is tested in laboratories, such as quality assurance laboratories within production facilities, independent contract laboratories or research laboratories, which use hardness testing for research and development purposes (e.g. in research institutes), then good options for documenting hardness testing tasks within the scope of a test report are important. In addition, simply and highly automated administration of the measurement data, as well as its transfer to and back-up in an in-house QM system, are key criteria in the selection of a hardness testing machine and essential for a reliable and efficient quality assurance process.

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NHT curve measurement - with DuraScan
NHT curve measurement - with DuraScan
  • Simple determination of NHT values
  • Required test method(s): Vickers and Knoop
  • High degree of test cycle automation
  • Simple data management
  • Report option
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Several devices were previously required for our various test methods. Now everything is possible with just a single machine. If we had to describe our hardness tester in just three words, we would call it fast, easy and convenient.
Jan Ivanov, Head of Physics Laboratory
Quality control of various materials (sinter, etc.) - with DuraVision
Quality control of various materials (sinter, etc.) - with DuraVision
  • Required methods: HRC, HV1, HV10, HV30
  • Different test types on one sample (single measurement and CHD measurement)
  • Various sample geometries and different surface qualities
  • High number of measurements per day
  • Fully automatic measurement evaluation
  • Automatic report generation

 

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The turret is super. Everything is completely automatic and really fast. I also find the price-performance relationship great. Even after the purchase, we’re constantly supplied with free updates.
Employee in Test and Measurement
Hardness testing on anodised coatings and glass - with DuraScan
  • Required method: HK0.01
  • Hardness test on dark, porous, anodised layer
  • Hardness test on glass
  • Automatic report generation
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We provide premium quality. We are confident that EMCO-TEST products meet our quality requirements. Another important criterion for us was the service network and the competence of the employees.
Bernhard Eicher, Head of the Palfinger CCF Analysis Center
Weld seam hardness testing - with DuraVision and DuraScan
Weld seam hardness testing - with DuraVision and DuraScan
  • Tests for various materials
  • Testing procedures: single measurements, serial measurement, CHD measurement
  • Testing methods: Vickers, Rockwell, Brinell
  • Fully automatic evaluation
  • Large number of test points
  • Comprehensive visualisation of results
  • User friendliness
  • Product, service, and calibration from one provider

 

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Fully automatic CHD curve measurement - with DuraScan
Fully automatic CHD curve measurement - with DuraScan
  • Rapid testing due to the high number of tests
  • Required test method: Vickers
  • Simple data management
  • Report option
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The device technology is very advanced compared to the competition. Plus, the product is developed in-house by EMCO-TEST. This was very important to us because it means we have a clearly defined point of contact.
Günther Etzlstorfer, Mechanical-Physical Test Laboratory Manager
Automated hardness testing with structured data import and export - with DuraVision
Automated hardness testing with structured data import and export - with DuraVision
  • testing up to 72 samples fully automatically with a range of methods
  • different sample heights
  • connection to the customer’s own database
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The fast and reliable functioning of the DuraScan 70 persuaded us on our first demonstration. By purchasing the new machine we have been able to draw detailed conclusions similar to the FEM method, conclusions which have had considerable influence on development at our company.
Matthias Richter, Engineering
Analyzing specimen geometries - with DuraScan and areaMaster
Analyzing specimen geometries - with DuraScan and areaMaster
  • Required methods: HV0.3, HV1
  • High level of automation
  • Ease of use
  • The possibility to scan specific specimen geometries and to create a hardness profile similar to the FEM method

 

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Application Examples

Micro hardness testing of welded joints - with DuraScan Automatic (70,80)
Micro hardness testing of welded joints - with DuraScan Automatic (70,80)

Weld sample testing according to DIN EN ISO 9050 can be conducted simply, in a time-saving manner, with the fully automatic DuraScan micro hardness tester.

  • Simple test sequence creation
  • Positioning with a panorama function
  • Time-saving template mode

First, the test type (sequential) and test method (HV0,1-HV5) are selected in the ecos Workflow operating software. The test points can be arranged conveniently in a grid pattern in the test point editor. The test sequences can be adapted automatically to the contours of the workpiece using the line and polygon tool. Another integrated tool makes it possible to adhere to the standard-compliant spacings. The position of the test sequences can then be defined simply and transparently in the real-time image. Larger specimens are likewise completely mapped using the panorama function.

A template for every measured and archived specimen is also created automatically. This template can then be used with the next weld seam and positioned on the workpiece using the rotation axis. In this way, even complicated test tasks can be carried out quickly in a matter of clicks.

Weld sample mapping - with DuraScan Automatic (50, 70, 80) and areaMASTER software module
Weld sample mapping - with DuraScan Automatic (50, 70, 80) and areaMASTER software module
Weld sample mapping - with DuraScan Automatic (50, 70, 80) and areaMASTER software module
Weld sample mapping - with DuraScan Automatic (50, 70, 80) and areaMASTER software module

The fully automatic DuraScan micro hardness tester in combination with the areaMASTER software module is suitable for determining the hardness distribution of a weld sample and displaying it clearly.

  • Contour scan with edgeAssistant
  • Automatic test point distribution
  • Depiction of the hardness distribution


After selecting the test type (mapping) and test method (e.g. HV1) in the ecos Workflow operating software, the next step is for the contour of the specimen to be traced automatically with the help of edgeAssistant. Subsequently, all that remains to be done is to enter the required test point spacings. The software automatically distributes these across the specimen and the measurement can be started.

Once the measurement has been completed, a hardness profile of the weld sample (similar to a finite element analysis) is provided, which clearly displays the hardness distribution in a colour "hardness map" (in 2D or 3D).

Test data management - with DuraJet G5
Test data management - with DuraJet G5
Test data management - with DuraJet G5
Test data management - with DuraJet G5

In order to save all available test data simply and clearly, the DuraJet G5 Rockwell tester can archive the data in a structured manner.

  • Standard test data management
  • Grouped test data management, e.g. for batches, departments, etc.

The preferred type of test data management is selected prior to testing. In the standard test data management system, all results are stored in a collective list.

If test data needs to be associated with individual users or user groups, specific components, batches or departments, then the grouped data management function should be used. All the determined test results are compiled in separate lists, allowing them to be clearly represented, exported or saved as a report. The groups created can be reloaded at any time and augmented with additional test results.

Multiple testing of embedded specimens - with DuraScan Automatic and ecos Workflow software module
Multiple testing of embedded specimens - with DuraScan Automatic and ecos Workflow software module
Multiple testing of embedded specimens - with DuraScan Automatic and ecos Workflow software module
Multiple testing of embedded specimens - with DuraScan Automatic and ecos Workflow software module

Up to twelve embedded specimens, each comprising several test sequences, can be measured fully automatically with the DuraScan micro hardness tester in combination with the ecos Workflow multi-specimen software module.

 

  • Automatic testing of up to twelve embedded specimens
  • Test points positioned quickly and easily with the help of the overview camera
  • High travel through asymmetric arrangement


Up to twelve embedded specimens can be inserted and processed in parallel using the ecos Workflow multi-specimen software module. The test data and test sequence can be specified for each individual specimen, and the measurement can then be executed fully automatically. Positioning of test points and test sequences is simplified by the overview camera.

Automated hardness testing - with DuraVision Semi-Automatic or DuraJet G5
Automated hardness testing - with DuraVision Semi-Automatic or DuraJet G5
Automated hardness testing - with DuraVision Semi-Automatic or DuraJet G5

It is possible to integrate a hardness tester into a production line via a hardware interface. This enables external control of the machine.

  • External machine control
  • Option to connect foot switch


Both the DuraVision Semi-Automatic universal hardness tester and the DuraJet G5 Rockwell tester are equipped with an additional interface. This additional interface allows 100% tests to be conducted without having to remove test specimens from the production process.

Another option is to connect the available foot pedal to the interface, in order to use this for performing the clamping movement to fix a workpiece. The significantly simplifies handling in tests on large, unwieldy components.