QATM hardness tester CS/C EVO: Ideal for small samples

The easy way to serve universal applications: The sophisticated tool-changer concept with a rotational axis angle of 15° provides space for 8 tools in a uniquely compact unit. Downholder elements with a closed shape on three sides guarantee secure workpiece clamping around the test point – even for small test pieces.

Unique instrument features

Test table height adjustment

via stable, ultra-precise roller-bearing spindle guide. Solid, no-maintenance structure with a sophisticated black chrome-plated handwheel. All devices are available with a Ø25 mm table mount (optional ¾” adapter available).

Swiveling downholder

No long tool changeovers for inaccessible test positions. The downholder can be swivelled in and out via manual or motorized action, as required. Furthermore, the clamping elements can be changed easily and adapted to suit the customer‘s component.

Wide range of test tables and prism anvils

The wide range of available test anvils and prisms enable hardness testing to be conducted on unusually large or spherical items, and on test objects with an uneven test surface.

2-position tool holder

All Qness 250/750/3000 EVO devices are equipped as standard with clamping for 2 tools – simple and affordable with room for a test head and a lens or XLED – ideal for unchanging testing requirements.

Rapid indenter changing system

Uniquely simple, tool-free indenter changes due to indenter quick-release mechanism.

Highly accurate results in ultra-short time

Excellent image quality

The optics system of the new EVO series has been completely redeveloped. It was built on site in the cleanroom at the QATM plant and benefits from the company’s comprehensive expertise. All the new devices share one universal microscope system covering all the necessary visual ranges between 0.1 mm and 8 mm in maximum clarity and contrast. The QATM system guarantees uniform illumination across the entire image, regardless of the degree of magnification, and without dark edges.

Reduced cycle times

XLED illumination modules revolutionize the analysis of Brinell indentations. Due to beading on commercially available lenses, soft Brinell indentations in particular can be subject to imprecise gauging results. In contrast, XLED lenses guarantee precise and repeatable measurements, regardless of material type and hardness, due to direct and wide-extension illumination.

Unlimited suitability for industrial applications

Ethernet industrial cameras

High-quality CMOS 5-megapixel cameras with Ethernet data transfer define the current industrial standard. Unlike other camera systems, a far higher transmission stability is possible here. Additionally, the PC and hardness testing device can be set up remotely at great distances from each other. This is ideal in manufacturing environments in which the control infrastructure is installed in external switch cabinets.

Freely adjustable operating display

The 12” ultra-flat, capacitive touch display can be raised, lowered and tilted smoothly via ball-and-socket joints for ergonomically optimized use.

Optimized test head design

A range of clamping and holding elements can be configured to suit tooling requirements. The optional transparent collision guard can protect tools on the device from damage while ensuring an unrestricted view of the test cell interior.

A new dimension of efficient operation

Multi-touch capacity & full screen mode

• Modern multi-touch operation for simple zooming and easy menu navigation.
• A clear overview of all the most important functions on one screen guarantees user-friendliness and, most importantly, ensures test results are clearly prioritized.

Data administration

• Numerous statistical functions: Bar graphs, line graphs, histogrammes
• Export test results as XML or CSV file
• Detailed normed information on each indentation
• Test report as Excel, Word, PDF or direct print
• Automatic export and deleting functions for serial operation

Software QPIX T2

• Simple operation
• Fully automatic image analysis via ring light in light or dark field process
• 4 zoom steps as standard reduces lense changeovers
• Rapid auto-focus
• Manual follow-up measurement possible

More Information about the Qpix T2 Software on Qness WEB page

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