During the development of the Qness 200 units, particular attention was paid to the following things: Maximum performance with minimum effort.
A fully automatic XY slide will guarantee high precision hardness testing. It is ideal for fully automatic repeated tests and progression tests. Its optical system with color camera provides reproducible and reliable results every time.
Operation via an external PC system is carried out based on the user-friendly Qpix Control 2 hardness testing software, providing benefits such as automatic height adjustment, contactless exploration, or CAD compatibility.
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Brinell
DIN EN ISO 6506, ASTM E-10
Rockwell
DIN EN ISO 6508, ASTM E-18
Vickers
DIN EN ISO 6507, ASTM E-92, ASTM E-384
Knoop
DIN EN ISO 4545, ASTM E-92, ASTM E-384
Plastics
DIN EN ISO 2039
Electronic force application and closed-loop control
Integrated conversions: DIN EN ISO 18265, DIN EN ISO 50150, ASTM E-140
Unmatched in its class! We know how important a long-serving superior-quality device can be and guarantee excellent quality from our Qness 200 CS/CSA+ series. Developed and manufactured in Austria!
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.
No long tool changeovers for inaccessible test positions. The downholder can be swiveled in and out via manual action. Furthermore, the clamping elements can be changed easily and adapted to suit the customer’s component.
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.
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.
Uniquely simple, tool-free indenter changes due to indenter quick-release mechanism.
Simply cover universal applications: the concept with horizontal rotary axis combines space for 5 tools in a uniquely compact design. Three-sided closed elements ensure secure workpiece clamping close to the test point, even with small components.
The height of the test table is infinitely adjustable (position can be fixed) via the play-free roller-bearing spindle guide - ideal for fully automatic series and progression tests on parts with identical test height. The test sequence is performed without clamping. Individual tests can also be carried out with the patented, swivelling downholder clamp.
The automatic XY slide with high-precision positioning drive enables extensive test series and hardness curves. External joystick for controlling the axis. Usable support surface: 180 x 200 mm, Traverse path: X 220 / Y 220 mm.
QATM sample holders, with up to eight embedded samples, can be placed on the large workpiece support to be tested in one operation.
Grinding, polishing and hardness testing - all in one work cycle. The machine is designed to be equipped with the grinding plates of the QPol machines, using a special contraption. This prevents the need to unclamp the samples in between steps.
The bright, uniform LED workspace lighting enables safe positioning of the test part. The workspace lighting is designed to illuminate the test area without disturbing shadows.
Fully automatic and robust XY slide with high-precision positioning drive. Dynamic joystick to control all 3 axes (XYZ). Usable support surface 200 x 180 mm.
High-performance induction motor facilitates an ideal workpiece clamping force. Clamping power is adapted to the test method and is automatically set to be greater than the test force. Operators do not need to set levels and can rely on the device to guarantee safe, optimized adaption.
QATM is the right stop for advice on complex requirements and clamping devices! It would be our pleasure to advise, devise, customize and implement a solution for you. Only the right component clamping solution can guarantee reliable results.
Ultimate ease of use with 5 megapixel colour camera for recording the entire sample for a perfect overview and documentation in the protocol. It is standard in the CA+ and A+ versions to record the entire table surface as sample image.
An entire range of relevant data, such as test patterns, test methods and user fields can be activated via pre-defined sample magazines. QATM can provide the most suitable clamping setup, matrices and cassette systems for every requirement.
The time-consuming creation of test points, especially with tooth flank testing, is minimized by means of pre-defined templates. The A+ version enables the entire normed procedure between HV30 and HV1 to be done by one single device.
Serial provision of ‘Advanced Welding’ functions facilitates the simple, norm-compliant (e.g. EN ISO 9015 & EN ISO 22826) integration of test mapping for Brinell / Knoop / Vickers hardness testing. Pre-defined patterns can be simply adapted to each respective test piece via interactive functions. If required, Qpix INSPECT modules can also provide a simultaneous material-graphics analysis of the weld seam.
The optional software module ‘2D/3D hardness chart’ is the perfect aid for the detailed determination of hardness distribution over the total cross section, especially for heat-treated materials. This is extremely important in material exploration, and also for weld testing or in damage analysis.
Edge recognition involves automatic adaption of test row starting points to the sample edge when using the according project and templates. The module significantly increases the degree of automation and is an ideal add-on to the serially provided AutoSnap function.
The K1C value is established via norm-compliant measurement of the 4 fracture lines. The MPa√m is subsequently calculated automatically.
Intuitive, clearly organized and professional: Qpix Control2 next-generation hardness testing software, developed based on customer feedback and input for maximum user-friendliness. 3D imaging and a whole range of easily understood control elements and views included in the software. It sets new standards in hardness testing.
Identical samples can be set up in the software in scale as a 3D model.
Time-saving test mode ‘Complete all indentations – then evaluate’ and ‘Optimum Stop’ to complete test series as soon as the lower hardness limit has been undercut.
Qconnect is the interface in QATM Qpix Control2 software, providing customers with a full portfolio of inter-device connectivity - from serial production, open XML interfaces (bi-directional) and pre-specified plug-in solutions, such as the QDAS Plug-In+, through to customer-specific connectivity solutions implemented completely by QATM. We have a professional solution for every applicational requirement.
| Test force range | 0.5 - 187.5 kg (4.9 - 1839 N) |
| Tool positions | 5 (toolchanger) |
| Software | Qpix Control 2 |
| Height adjustment | motorized |
| Test height | 140 mm |
| Throat depth | 238 mm |
| Test table | 180 x 200 mm |
| Traverse path | X 220 / Y 220 mm |
| Max. workpiece weight | "unlimited" |
| Weight of basic device | 174 kg |
| Test sequence | fully automated / electronic force application |
| Camera system / Image transfer | 5 MP ethernet industrial standard |
| Operating system / Hard drive | Windows 10 IoT / 128 GB SSD |
| Ports | 1x USB (Front) 4x USB, 2x RJ45 (Ethernet), 1x DisplayPort, 1x RS232, 1x HDMI |
| Lenses | XLED 2, XLED 5, 5x, 10x, 20x, 50x, 100x |
| Field of view (acc. to equip) | 0.113 x 0.084 mm (100x) to 4.24 x 3.18 mm (XLED2) |
| Additional options | QATM designer pedestal, collision protection, cross laser, test anvils,prisms, data connections, barcode/QR code reader etc. |
