Vickers hardness test

System: Leica VMHT MOT hardness tester

Useful tips:

Suitable samples:
  • Metallographically prepared samples and entire components
Sample specifications:
  • Specimen shape:          Surface plane-parallel to contact surface
  • Specimen surface:        plane surface or convex surface
  • Surface roughness:       finely grinded, respectively polished
Range/Options:
  • Micro hardness       HV 0.1
  • Small force range   HV 0.2 to HV 2

Application(s)

  • Hardness testing on metallic and non-metallic materials.

Standards

  • DIN EN ISO 6507-1                           Metallic materials - Vickers hardness test
  • DIN EN ISO 18203                            Steel - Determination of the thickness of surface-hardened layers

 

Contact:  Dieter Streit +41 32 644-2021

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