A hardness tester for all purposes: no matter if operated in a laboratory or in a rough production environment.
The fixed component support and extra-large test table area allow hardness testing of even the largest components.
In the "E" version, the test head is conveniently and dynamically controlled by the integrated asynchronous motor. Test pieces of virtually any size, weighing up to 3500 kg, are securely clamped in the device. The maximum test height is 510 mm.
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Brinell, Knoop, Rockwell or Vickers hardness testing? The sophisticated tool-changer concept with a rotational axis angle of 15° provides space for 8 tools in one uniquely compact unit. Downholder elements with a closed shape on three sides guarantee secure workpiece clamping around the test point – even for small test pieces.
Brinell
DIN EN ISO 6506, ASTM E-10
Vickers
DIN EN ISO 6507, ASTM E-384, ASTM E92
Rockwell
DIN EN ISO 6508, ASTM E-18
Knoop
DIN EN ISO 6507, ASTM E-92, ASTM E-384
Plastics
DIN EN ISO 2039
Integrated conversions: DIN EN ISO 18265, DIN EN ISO 50150
Brinell
DIN EN ISO 6506, ASTM E-10
Vickers
DIN EN ISO 6507, ASTM E-384, ASTM E92
Rockwell
DIN EN ISO 6508, ASTM E-18
Knoop
DIN EN ISO 6507, ASTM E-92, ASTM E-384
Plastics
DIN EN ISO 2039
Integrated conversions: DIN EN ISO 18265, DIN EN ISO 50150
Brinell
DIN EN ISO 6506, ASTM E-10
Vickers
DIN EN ISO 6507, ASTM E-384, ASTM E92
Rockwell
DIN EN ISO 6508, ASTM E-18
Knoop
DIN EN ISO 6507, ASTM E-92, ASTM E-384
Plastics
DIN EN ISO 2039
Integrated conversions: DIN EN ISO 18265, DIN EN ISO 50150
All QATM hardness testers with QpixControl2 and QpixT2 software seamlessly integrate into the Verder Scientific IoT platform, providing enhanced functionality and seamless connectivity.
The dynamic height adjustment enables comfortable positioning control via potentiometer (8 mm/s). Using the 2-hand-safety device allows a moving speed of up to 17 mm/s (included with E variant).
Workpiece recognition with motorized height adjustment facilitates a high test head movement speed of 17 mm/s. Sensor technology enables the workpiece to be recognized and the bracing speed to be reduced accordingly to protect the device and workpiece.
No long tool changeovers for inaccessible test positions. The downholder can be swivelled in and out via manual or motorized action, as required. Furthermore, the clamping elements can be changed easily and adapted to suit the customer‘s component.
Unique operating convenience for large, awkwardly-shaped moulded and formed components and workpieces. The work table, optional with the M and E versions, can be tilted up to 5° – including built-in grips – no extra workpiece clamping necessary!
High-performance induction motor in the E version facilitates a workpiece clamping force of up to 3500 kg. 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.
If the 510mm height of the test room is still not enough for especially large, bulky or difficult-to-clamp items, on request QATM can provide an even taller machine frame. The robust steel frame can be produced in customized dimensions.
The optics system has been completely redeveloped. It was built on site in the cleanroom at the QATM plant and benefits from the company’s comprehensive expertise. All the new devices share one universal microscope system covering all the necessary visual ranges between 0.1 mm and 8 mm in maximum clarity and contrast. The QATM system guarantees uniform illumination across the entire image, regardless of the degree of magnification, and without dark edges.
The new EVO product line guarantees optimized test parameters, a faster Windows 10 PC, much shorter serial autofocus times, significantly faster regulation of brightness and image evaluation, all of which contributes to far more rapid cycle completion times in everyday hardness testing – with even quieter operating noises.
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.
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 tester 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.
The 12” ultra-flat, capacitive touch display can be raised, lowered and tilted smoothly via ball-and-socket joints for ergonomically optimized use.
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.
We offer the very best solutions for your testing needs - from workpiece bracing, extended test area and possibilities for automation to software adaption.
Workpiece bracing
Manually cross slide
Extended test area
Dark field illumination (option)
Ring light for soft materials (Option)
| Supported test methods | Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell, Knoop, Plastics |
| Test force range | Qness 250 E EVO: 1 - 250 kg (9.81 - 2450 N) Qness 750 E EVO: 0.3 – 750 kg (2.94 – 7358 N) Qness 3000 E: 0.3 - 3000 kg (2.94 - 29430 N) |
| Height adjustment | electrical / asynchron motor |
| Test height / Throat depth | 510 mm / 320 mm |
| Test anvil | 584 x 450 mm |
| Max. work piece weight | "unlimited" |
| Weight of basic machine | 500 kg |
| Test sequence | fully automatic / electronic force control |
| Camera system / Image transfer | 5 MP Ethernet Industrial standard / up to 270FPS |
| Tool positions | 2 (Standard) oder 8 (Tool Changer) |
| Software | Qpix T2 (Option: Qpix CONTROL 2 M) |
| Operating system / Hard disk | Windows 10 IoT / 128 GB SSD |
| Data interfaces | 1x USB (Front) 4x USB, 2x RJ45 (Ethernet), 1x DisplayPort, 1x RS232, 1x HDMI |
| Lenses | XLED 1, XLED 2, XLED 5, 5x, 10x, 20x, 50x, 100x |
| Fields of view (depending on tool selection) | 0.113x 0.084 mm (100x) up to 7.98 x 5.97 mm (XLED 1) |
| Display | Capacitive 12“ Touch - Display |
| Power supply | 230~ 50-60Hz 1/N/PE (option: 110~1/N/PE) |
| Max. power consumption | ~ 1230 W |
| Additional options | designer pedestal, collision protection, cross laser, test anvils, prisms, data connections, barcode/QR code reader etc. |
