As successors to the inventors of the Vickers hardness test, UK Calibrations are probably the best company in the world to specify and supply Vickers hardness machines, and as authorised agents of Wolpert Wilson, can supply a full range of modern and accurate Vickers hardness testing equipment.

Wolpert Wilson Vickers / Knoop hardness testers are widely used for determining the hardness of small precision parts, thin material or wire, coatings, and performing case depth determinations (CHD, EHT, NHT) UK Calibrations also offer software-based measurement packages designed to increase productivity, accuracy and efficiency through automating the measurement and/or the stage navigation process.

UK Calibrations also supply a range of Universal hardness testers with Vickers function.

The Series 400 Vickers and Knoop testers are versatile, user-friendly, and provide an affordable, reliable solution for accurate Vickers and Knoop hardness scale testing, both for quality assurance or metallurgical research. The 400 Series is available with manual or automatic turrets and comes equipped with crisp optics that have a total magnification of 100x and 400x for microhardness and 100x and 200x for macro Vickers readings. The systems feature eight dial selectable test forces ranging from 10g to 50kg (see table). For easy sample mounting, models are equipped with a 100x100mm precision XY stage with 25mm movement in each direction.

• HV0.3 up to HV50, and HK0.3 to HK50
• Direct load selection automatically changes in test settings
• Solid eyepiece with analogue reading or automatic encoder
• Two optical paths,for eyepiece and ccd-camera
• Manual or motorised turret operation enabling automated test cycle by the push of start button
• Smooth XY-stage 100x100mm, travel 25x25mm, motorised versions available
• Direct load selection automatically changes in test settings
• Hardness diagonals, value, statistics and conversions on back-lit display
• Language selection
• Built-in thermal printer on all models MVD/SVD
• Adjustable halogen light source, with green or blue filter, for crisp images
• WHV-CCD system for semi and fully automatic traverse and pattern testing by pc support and motorised XY stage

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The Tukon 2100 tester is ideal for quality assurance, quality control, research and development and metallurgical departments. It can be used to monitor hardness during development, fabrication, heat treatment and the performance analysis of a variety of products and components. The WILSON design team has used its rich experience to create the industry standard for accuracy and repeatability in hardness testing. The Series 2100 closed-loop control electronics system instantly measures and controls the force applied to the specimen, resulting in unmatched accuracy. State-of-the art sensors and closed loop control technology combine to make the Tukon 2100 the most precise, consistent and accurate instrument for hardness testing. The system is build around precision force sensors and electromechanical drive systems to produce the most repeatable, error-free and accurate test results.

• Indenter mounted directly on load cell - improves accuracy and repeatability of results
• Exclusive turret design - choose from a selection of indenters, load cells and objectives to suit your application
• Easy to use, adjustable, ergonomic, backlit user interface
• Precision X-Y stage for precise positioning of samples
• Test control panel with high speed jog, ultra fine focus and light control

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UK Calibrations can now offer the Minuteman ELT, a computerised automatic test system software based measurement package designed to increase productivity, accuracy and efficiency by automating the measurement and / or the stage navigation process. If you are looking for a way to lower testing costs while maintaining strict compliance with ISO/ASTM standards, DV-TESTOR can provide you with a system to meet your requirements. We offer four distinctive software levels from basic to full automatic testing.

Contact a friendly expert now, to discuss the benefits and applications of the Minuteman ELT system.

• Camera based measurements This PC based video system reduces operator errors and fatigue associated with traditional Microindentation measurements.
• User friendly software, lets you setup complex case depth and analysis patterns and save for repetitive use.
• Data evalution, Save results within the data base or print directly from the application.
• Easy upgrade
• Automatic pattern measurements, Easily address complexities of case depth, multiple line patterns and any application requiring production testing.
• Suitable for all WOLPERT Vickers and Micro-Vickers hardness testers

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