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.
Product Advantages
Large test force range (0,5kg – 187,5kg)
Automatic 3-axis control
5-position tool changer
Robust, welded steel frame
Test table 180 x 200 mm
TEST METHODS AND FORCE APPLICATION
FULLY AUTOMATED TEST CYCLE
Electronic force application and closed-loop control
Integrated conversions: DIN EN ISO 18265, DIN EN ISO 50150, ASTM E-140
HIGHLY ACCURATE RESULTS IN ULTRA-SHORT TIME
COMPACT DESIGN - LATEST TECHNOLOGY
Test force ranges 0.5 kg to 187.5 kg
Two machine versions to serve all applications and test piece sizes
Direct depth measurement system with a resolution of 0.05 μm
Robust, welded steel frame and covers made of sheet steel
RAPID INDENTER CHANGING SYSTEM
Uniquely simple, tool-free indenter changes due to indenter quick-release mechanism.
XLED BRINELL EVALUATION LENSES
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.
SWIVELING DOWNHOLDER
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.
ETHERNET INDUSTRIAL COLOR CAMERA
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.
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.
FULFILLS CLEAR REQUIREMENTS
TEST TABLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
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.
AUTOMATIC PROGRESSIONS
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.
EMBEDDED SAMPLES
QATM sample holders, with up to eight embedded samples, can be placed on the large workpiece support to be tested in one operation.
GRINDING PLATE
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.
WORKSPACE ILLUMINATION
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.
APPLICATIONS - PRACTICAL
TOOTH FLANK TESTING
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.
TEMPLATE FUNCTION
Ideal for repeated tests / components
Alignment of ‘test point mappings’ directly on the work piece with reference lines and bench marks
Test point and analysis patterns without ‘fixed stop’ or sample holder
The sample image can be used in a clearly-structured test report
WELD SAMPLE TESTING AND ANALYSIS
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.WELD SAMPLE TESTING AND ANALYSIS
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.
2D/3D AREA MAPPING
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
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.
FRACTURE LENGTH MEASUREMENT
The K1C value is established via norm-compliant measurement of the 4 fracture lines. The MPa√m is subsequently calculated automatically.
OPERATION VIA EXTERNAL PC-SYSTEM
REVOLUTIONARY 3D OPERATING CONCEPT
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.
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