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DUROLINE V1
Vickers/Knoop Macro-Hardness Tester
Smart hardness testing with smashing performance
DURALINE V1 with Test & Measurement software Windows 10 “N-Sure” including Auto-Measurement module
DUROLINE V1
DUROLINE V Series are ideal instruments for quality assurance, quality control, research and metallurgical departments to monitor the hardness during fabrication and after heat treatment or welding as well as for the performance analysis on metal parts and new alloys. Typical applications are determining the Vickers macro-hardness of steel alloys and metal components, small precision parts, thin material or wire, coatings and performing case depth determinations (CHD, EHT, NHT) on cross sections.
The DUROLINE V Vickers hardness tester series offers a highly functional and reliable automated indentation test & measurement system.






BENEFITS
Metkon products optimize your sample preparation processes with high precision, efficiency, and ease of use.

HIGH QUALITY OPTIC COMPONENTS
Equipped with very robust optomechanical system and top quality optic components (mirrors, half mirror, condenser lens).
COMPACT LED ILLUMINATION
It has compact LED illumination, completely hidden inside the frame.


HIGH QUALITY OBJECTIVES
Equipped with high quality object lenses for maximum image sharpness and clarity.
METKON N-SURE TEST & MEASUREMENT SOFTWARE
- The N-Sure is a flexible Windows 10 based hardness test & measurement software with advanced features.
- Surface Image capture, Indentation capture, Manual measurement and Auto-measurement, Single indents, Manual pattern, Preset pattern, CHD, EHT, NHT, GO/NG judgement, Statistics, Conversion, Cylindrical correction, Language, Database, Test Reports with image analysis data, Data export, Printing test reports, User management, Service and Calibration Settings






AUTOMATIC TEST & MEASUREMENT
Diagonals of indentation are measured automatically and hardness value appear on the screen
AUTOMATIC LIGHT BRIGHTNESS
The light brightness is automatically adjusted for the best image quality and the most accurate auto measurements.
CASE HARDENING DEPTH (CHD) TESTING
XY-stage with one Slyvac digital micrometer and software module for EHT-CHD testing are optionally available for all DUROLINE M, LV and V Series. Possibility to direct reading of Slyvac micrometer signals by N-Sure software and generate case hardening depth graph.


FEATURES
A wide product range, programmable controls, and durable construction meet all sample preparation needs.
AUTOMATIC TEST & MEASUREMENT
The measurement program provided as standard the Auto-measurement function for fast and repeatable results. This provides extra convenience and time saving. Manual measurement is always possible, as well as re-measurement or deleting single hardness values.
N-SURE ADVANCED USER INTERFACE SOFTWARE
The METKON N-Sure software program features a flexible Windows based user interface that increases productivity and operator efficiency by automating the test & measurement process. The User Interface has an immediate recognition and provides a user-friendly flexibility in settings and daily
operation.
22" FULL HD MULTI-TOUCH DESKTOP MONITOR
The easy-to-operate test & measurement program, clear images capture by integrated camera and high-resolution display on 22″ touch screen monitor provide the lab staff easy access and shared visibility of indent results to analyze and discuss together.
INTEGRATED WINDOWS OPERATED MINI-PC
A Windows operated industrial mini-pc is hidden inside the hardness tester. Thus, no additional space is required for your laboratory. It is capable to work 24/7 thanks to its compact, robust design. Equipped with powerful Intel processor and SSD drive to provide smooth and fast operation.
INTEGRATED HIGH RESOLUTION CCD CAMERA
A high resolution CCD camera is hidden inside the hardness tester. It has 5.0 MP resolution which provides to capture very clear indentation image for accurate auto measurement. It has USB 3.0 interface to transfer image to monitor without any delay. This means; when you move the specimen that under the objective, the image on the monitor also moves very smoothly and quickly at the same time.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT BRIGHTNESS
The light brightness is automatically adjusted by the user interface software for the best image quality and the most accurate auto measurements. The hardness tester equipped with powerful LED light source and compact optic system to provide excellent image quality.
CLOSED-LOOP CONTROLLED LOAD APPLICATION BY LOAD CELL TECHNOLOGY
All DUROLINE V-Series testers equipped high technology closed-loop load cell sytem. Load cell system provides maximum accuracy and repeatability for all test loads without exceeding target load threshold.
HIGH PRECISION SPINDLE
For accurate Vickers hardness testing, the elevating speed and backlash of the spindle are critical. By using quality components and design experience, the DUROLINE V Series spindles quarantee long life without loss of accuracy due to wear and friction, even for large and heavy specimens.
EHT - CHD TESTING
XY-stage with one Slyvac digital micrometer and software module for EHT-CHD testing are optionally available for all DUROLINE V-Series. Possibility to direct reading of Slyvac micrometer signals by N-Sure software and generate case hardening depth graph.

TECHNICAL DATA
Technical specifications compliant with international standards ensure reliable and consistent results.
ORDER NO | 72 11 |
MODEL NO | V1 |
Vickers HV as per ISO 6507, ASTM E384, E92 | HV0,3 - HV0,5 - HV1 - HV2 - HV3 - HV5 - HV10 - HV20 - HV30 |
Knoop HK as per ISO 4545, ASTM E384, E92 | HK0,3 - HK0,5 - HK1 - HK3 |
Hardness conversions to other scales | As per ISO 18265 |
Test Loads (gf) | 2,942N - 4,904N - 9,807N - 19,631N - 29,420N - 49,033N - 98,067 - 196,033N - 294,200N |
Test Loads (N) | 0,09807N - 0,2452N - 0,4904N - 0,9807N - 1,961N - 2,942N - 4,904N - 9,807N |
Test Load Accuracy | All loads within +/- 1,0% |
As per ISO standard (and ASTM E-384, ASTM E-92-17, JIS B7725, JIS B7734) | |
Test Load Dwell Time | from 5 - 99 sec with 1 sec increments |
As per ISO standard (and ASTM E-384, JIS B7725, JIS B7734) | |
Test Load Application Speed | For all loads not more than 0.200 mm/s |
As per ISO standard (and ASTM E-384, JIS B7725, JIS B7734) | |
Load Force Application | Motorized force application with closed loop load cell control, Automatic load, dwell, unload |
Load Selection | By Duroline Visio test settings |
Turret Configuration | Motorized 3-mount turret: 1 indenter, 2 objectives Position Auto-indication |
Indenter | Including 1 Vickers Diamond Indenter (ISO/DaKKs certified, Made in Germany) |
Objectives | Standard objectives 10X, 20X, optional 5X, 40X (Made in Germany) |
Image capture by integrated CCD-camera (no eyepiece) | |
Sample Image Capture | By Integrated CCD Camera, 5.0 MP, USB 3.0 |
(Made in Germany) | |
Indent Measurement Resolution | 0,00002 mm (0,02 µm) |
Illumination Source | Built-in LED Light Source |
Automatic Brightness Control | Standard for highest contrast and sharpness |
Z-axis (Spindle Vertical Movement) | Manual |
Auto-Focus AF | Not Available |
Motorized XY-Stage (for Fully Automatic Multiple Test & Measurements) | Not Available |
Travel Distance | Not Available |
Controller | Built-in Windows operated mini-PC, |
communicates the hardness tester electronics by CANBUS Protocol | |
Interface Network | Interface network USB (x4), Displayport (x2), LAN (x1) and Wireless LAN |
Auxilliary | Optional Keyboard, Mouse (wireless) |
Monitor | External 22” Full HD Capacitive 10-point Multi-Touch Desktop Monitor, IPS Panel, |
Antistatic Shield, Tiltable, Integrated Power Adaptor | |
Operating System | Windows 10 |
User Interface Software | METKON N-Sure |
Test Settings | Scale, Load Dwell Time , Start, Turret positioning, Hardness Conversion, Illumination, Screen preference settings, Alerts for errors |
Measurement Settings | Surface Image capture, Indentation capture, Manual measurement and Auto-measurement, Single indents, Manual pattern, Preset pattern, CHD, EHT, NHT, GO/NG judgement, Statistics, Conversion, Cilindrical correction, Language, Database, Test Reports with image analysis data, Data export, User management, Service and Calibration Settings |
Operational Environmental Conditions | Ambient Operating Temperature Range: 23°C +/- 5°C |
Ambient Humidity Range: RH 40% to 70% relative humidity, non-condensing | |
Dimensions, WxDxH | 240x560x710 mm |
Specimen Accommodation | Vertical 310 mm, Horizontal (throat depth) 180mm |
Weight | 75 kgs |
Mains | 100-240 V, 1-phase, 50/60 Hz, autosetting |
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