The Digital Micro Vickers Hardness Tester is a premier hardness testing instrument developed by Mikrosize, representing a significant achievement in engineering that seamlessly integrates advanced optical, mechanical, and electronic technologies into a single robust unit.
This sophisticated device features a high-definition touch screen for intuitive display and operation, combining a novel, aesthetically pleasing design with excellent operability, reliability, and user-friendliness. The instrument employs an automatic turret that enables automatic switching and positioning between the indenter and objective lenses, significantly streamlining the testing workflow.
A key feature of this product is its precision mechanical structure, meticulously designed to enhance overall stability and machine longevity—a critical factor for ensuring repeatability and accuracy of test results over time. The optical system and halogen light source have been extensively optimized to guarantee exceptionally clear and sharp imaging of indentations, a fundamental requirement for precise measurement.
As a trusted supplier of precision measuring and testing instruments, Mikrosize is proud to offer this reliable tester, which incorporates built-in software to streamline the testing process. The software supports automatic measurement, data statistics, data saving and retrieval, and report generation in Word or Excel format—making it highly suitable for hardness evaluation of a vast array of metallic and non-metallic materials.
Standout Features
This tester is distinguished by several standout features that set it apart in the market:
- Touch Screen Operation – The high-definition touch screen provides a user-friendly interface for all testing operations, including test force selection, dwell time setting (0–60 seconds, in 5-second increments), light source brightness adjustment, and hardness scale conversion.
- Automatic Turret – Enables automatic switching between the 10× objective, 40× objective, and indenter, with precise positioning for efficient, multi-step testing.
- High-Precision Mechanical Design – The elevating lead screw adopts a worm gear structure for stable, smooth lifting, while the precision X-Y test stage allows accurate positioning of the specimen.
- Comprehensive Data Management – Built-in printer allows on-site printing of test results, including maximum, minimum, and average values, as well as timestamps. Data can be stored, viewed, and managed directly through the touch screen interface.
- Optional Camera & Measurement Software – When equipped with a high-definition industrial camera, the system enables automatic indentation detection and measurement, significantly improving testing efficiency and minimizing operator error. The software provides both automatic and manual measurement modes, along with calibration management, hardening curve generation, and report output.
- The instrument fully complies with major international standards, including the Chinese National Standard GB/T 4340.2, the International Standard ISO 6507, and the American Standard ASTM E92, ensuring that test data is globally recognized and accepted.
Applications
The scope of application for this versatile hardness tester is exceptionally broad, making it a valuable asset in numerous industrial and research settings:
- Metal Heat Treatment – Ideally suited for evaluating surface treatments such as carburizing, nitriding, and carbonitriding, as well as measuring the hardness of various surface coatings.
- Thin & Delicate Layers – Excels in analyzing hard anodized layers on aluminum alloys, ceramic materials, glass, and superficial hardened layers on steels.
- Small, Thin & Fragile Parts – Perfect for testing components found in electronics, precision engineering, and dental materials.
- Wide Material Coverage – Routinely used for testing a broad spectrum of materials, including carbon steels, stainless steels, ceramics, glass, tungsten carbide, and hard alloys.
