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Micro Vickers Hardness Tester

Measures hardness over very small areas using a diamond indenter.

Overview

A diamond pyramid is pressed into a polished surface under a small load and the indentation is measured through the microscope. The small indent makes it suitable for thin layers, small parts and hardness profiles.

Applications

  • Hardness of small or thin components
  • Hardness surveys across welds and case-hardened layers
  • Coating and surface-layer hardness

Technical Specifications

Test load range
10 g to 1 kg
Micrometer least count
0.01 mm
Objectives
10X, 40X
Camera
5 MP
Hardness scales
HV, HRA, HRC, 15N, 30N
Standards
ASTM E92, GB/T 4340.2

Specifications are as stated in the instrument documentation.

Micro Vickers hardness tester beside a monitor showing a diamond-shaped indentation

Category

Hardness

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