The Fully Automatic Vickers Hardness Tester developed by the prestigious manufacturer TAIZHOU EBPU PRECISION INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD represents the pinnacle of microstructural measurement and high-precision mechanical material testing. This system signifies a revolutionary leap in laboratory automation, specifically engineered to eliminate complex, error-prone manual operations. By fully automating the workflow, it optimizes testing speed and guarantees absolute measurement repeatability across both Micro and Macro hardness testing scopes. It stands as the ultimate material analysis workstation for advanced research institutes, international calibration centers, and high-tech component manufacturing plants.

The core superiority of the instrument lies in the seamless, synchronized integration of three fundamental automation sub-systems fully controlled by proprietary software: the digital Autofocus functionality, a motorized step-driven XY specimen stage, and an intelligent indentation image analysis platform. The Autofocus system utilizes state-of-the-art image processing algorithms, automatically guiding the motorized Z-axis to capture the sharpest focal plane of the material surface and the diamond indentation within seconds. This completely filters out focus discrepancies caused by manual operator eyesight fatigue. Concurrently, the Motorized XY stage enables users to easily program complex multi-point testing trajectories, such as straight lines, curve profiles, zig-zag lines, or custom matrices. This feature is paramount for Case Hardening Depth (CHD) mapping, establishing precise hardness distribution curves across carburized, nitrided, or induction-hardened components like gears, crankshafts, bearings, and drive shafts post heat-treatment.

Immediately following the automated load-dwell-unload cycle orchestrated by the high-rigidity diamond indenter and the motorized Auto-Turret, a high-resolution optical CCD camera captures the definitive four-sided pyramidal diamond impression on the specimen surface. The integrated imaging software instantaneously recognizes the indentation boundaries, measures the precise lengths of both d1 and d2 diagonals, computes the definitive Vickers Hardness (HV) value, and displays it dynamically alongside graphic cross-section charts. The entire operational sequence—from stage displacement and indentation to autofocusing and result evaluation—is performed in a completely enclosed automated cycle without any human intervention. Furthermore, the cutting-edge data management platform automatically aggregates statistical summaries, plots CHD graphs, and generates comprehensive quality control documentation editable in PDF, Word, or Excel formats, fully satisfying the most stringent international QA/QC standards such as ISO and ASTM.

• Manufacturer: TAIZHOU EBPU PRECISION INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD
• Product Type: Fully Automatic Vickers and Micro Vickers Hardness Tester
• Operational Control: Comprehensive full automation via PC software interface (Autofocus, Motorized XY Stage, Automated Measurement)
• Turret Configuration: Fully motorized Auto-Turret, automated switching between objectives and diamond indenter
• Standard Indenter Type: Micro-Vickers Diamond Pyramid Indenter (136° face angle)
• Test Force Range: Wide customizable force span covering micro to macro ranges (e.g., 10gf (0.098N), 25gf (0.245N), 50gf (0.49N), 100gf (0.98N), 200gf (1.96N), 300gf (2.94N), 500gf (4.9N), 1kgf (9.8N), 2kgf (19.6N), 5kgf (49N), 10kgf (98N), 30kgf (294N), 50kgf (490N))
• Loading Control: Closed-loop load cell force feedback system for ultra-precise force application
• Hardness Measuring Range: 5 HV ~ 5000 HV
• Focus System: Intelligent digital Autofocus via motorized Z-axis image processing
• Motorized XY Stage: Program-controlled motorized stage; Stage dimensions: 100x100 mm; Travel displacement: 50x50 mm (larger options available); Position indexing accuracy < 1µm
• Microscope Objectives: Equipped with high-definition 10x, 20x, 40x, 50x objectives providing total optical magnification up to 400x - 500x
• Image Acquisition Unit: High-resolution industrial CCD/CMOS digital camera connected via high-speed USB interface
• Measurement Method: Automatic edge-detection software calculation for instantaneous HV readout
• Hardness Scale Conversion: Automatic conversion to alternative scales including Rockwell (HRA, HRB, HRC), Brinell (HBW), Leeb (HL), and Tensile Strength (σb)
• Advanced Software Capabilities: Multi-point programming (Line, Matrix, Arc patterns), automated depth curve plotting, and Effective Case Depth (CHD / ECD) calculation
• Data Output: Automated professional report generation in Word, Excel, and PDF formats containing statistics, indentation images, and hardening profiles
• Compliant Standards: ASTM E384, ASTM E92, ISO 6507, JIS Z2244
• Power Supply: AC 220V ± 5%, 50/60 Hz