Micro and Small load hardness testers

Semi-automatic and fully automatic micro and small load hardness testers

Micro and small load hardness testers are highly specialized instruments for measuring the hardness of materials with small loads. They are used in particular for sensitive materials and thin layers where minimum load and maximum measurement accuracy are required. It is also possible to carry out hardness progression and weld seam tests.

Areas of application

The areas of application for hardness testers in the micro and small force range are wide-ranging. For example, they are used in:

Microelectronics, where the hardness of thin layers on semiconductor wafers is crucial.
Medical technology, particularly in the characterization of biomaterials.
Quality assurance of small mechanical components, such as those used in the watch and jewelry industry.

A wafer under a hardness tester — Hardness measurement on semiconductor wafers for the solar and photovoltaic industry

Funktionsweise der Prüfgeräte

The functionality of hardness testers in the small load range is based on the Vickers hardness testing method: The hardness impression of the diamond pyramid test specimen in the Vickers process

Measuring method: A fine, standardized diamond pyramid test piece is pressed into the material with a precisely defined force.
Optical measurement: The permanent impression is measured optically in order to calculate the hardness using a formula.
Precise results: The low test load prevents material deformation and enables reliable measured values.

Advantages of micro and small load hardness testers

Highest precision with minimum load
No damage or deformation of the material
Indispensable for sensitive materials and small components
Use of the latest technology for precise hardness measurements
Suitable for research, quality assurance and industrial applications

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Small load hardness tester HP30

Small load hardness tester from HV 0,005 to HV 50

The HP30 small load hardness tester is designed for automatic and standard-compliant hardness testing according to Vickers, Brinell and Knoop. It covers a load level range from 0.005 to 62.5 kg and can be equipped with various software and image evaluation systems. This enables it to be expanded into a fully automatic testing system.

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