Key Features
- Digital Micro Vickers hardness tester
- Automatic turret
- Diamond Vickers indenter
- Digital hardness display
- Automatic hardness calculation
- Precision optical measuring system
- Selectable test forces
- Adjustable dwell time
- Integrated X-Y stage
- Designed for laboratory and production environments
- Manufactured utilizing the guidelines of ASTM E384
- Manufactured utilizing the guidelines of ISO 6507
Overview
The Phase II Model 900-391 Digital Micro Vickers Hardness Tester with Auto Turret is a precision hardness testing system designed for low-force Vickers testing of small components, thin materials, coatings, case-hardened surfaces, and metallurgical specimens. The tester features an automatic turret that switches between the objective lens and diamond indenter, improving testing efficiency and reducing operator handling.
The Model 900-391 is designed for laboratory, quality control, metallurgical, research, heat treatment, and production applications requiring accurate micro Vickers hardness measurements. Phase II states the tester is manufactured utilizing the guidelines of ASTM E384 and ISO 6507.
Applications
The Model 900-391 is ideal for testing:
- Thin metallic materials
- Case-hardened components
- Surface-treated materials
- Coatings
- Weld cross-sections
- Micro-machined components
- Small precision parts
- Heat-treated materials
- Metallurgical specimens
- Research samples
Industries Served
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Medical Device Manufacturing
- Electronics
- Metallurgical Laboratories
- Heat Treating
- Universities
- Research Facilities
- Precision Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance Laboratories
Included Accessories
- Automatic turret assembly
- Diamond Vickers indenter
- 100× objective
- 400× objective
- Precision X-Y stage
- Micro Vickers hardness test block(s)
- Dust cover
- Accessory kit
- Operator's manual
Optional Accessories
Available accessories include:
- Certified Micro Vickers hardness test blocks
- Replacement diamond Vickers indenters
- Additional optical accessories
- Calibration accessories
- Maintenance and replacement components
Calibration & Verification
Routine verification should be performed using certified Micro Vickers hardness test blocks covering the force ranges used in testing. Regular inspection of the diamond indenter, automatic turret, optical system, and X-Y stage helps ensure continued measurement accuracy.
WESTport provides:
- Certified Micro Vickers hardness test blocks
- Replacement diamond indenters
- Calibration and verification services
- Repair services
- Technical application support
Why Buy from WESTport-
WESTport provides complete Micro Vickers hardness testing support, including:
- Certified Micro Vickers hardness test blocks
- Replacement diamond indenters
- Calibration and repair services
- Technical application assistance
- Long-term product support
- Responsive customer service
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the 900-391 different from a standard Vickers tester-
The Model 900-391 is designed for micro-force Vickers testing and includes an automatic turret for improved testing efficiency.
What test force range is available-
The tester provides selectable forces of 10 g, 25 g, 50 g, 100 g, 200 g, 500 g, and 1,000 g.
What microscope magnifications are included-
The published optical magnifications are 100× and 400×.
What is the maximum specimen height-
The maximum specimen height is 70 mm.
Can WESTport provide calibration and certified test blocks-
Yes. WESTport supplies certified Micro Vickers hardness test blocks, replacement diamond indenters, calibration services, repair services, and technical support.
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