Research infrastructure

           

M1C 010 EmcoTest micro hardness tester

 

Name of the research unit managing the infrastructure element/Responsible person/Contact details

CCHAPT - Center for Research in Hydraulics, Automation and Thermal Processes

Director: Univ. Prof. Dr. Eng. Doina Frunzăverde

Tel.: (0730) 583 007

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Infrastructure element location

CCHAPT – Building A, ground floor

www.cchapt.ro

Features and performance

The M1C 010 Emco Test micro hardness tester is a durometer designed to measure hardness at small test forces, located in the range from 0.1-30 kgf.

Performances:

  • Range of applicable loads: 0.1 kgf - 30 kgf Vickers
  • Applicable DIN-EN-ISO standards
  • Reading system with built-in CCD camera with display on PC monitor
  • Automatic lens focus
  • Measurement of diagonals on the monitor or fully automatically (option)
  • Motorized movement system of the test table
  • Fully automatic test cycle without operator intervention
  • Network integration and on-line modem

Tasks:

Vickers DIN EN ISO 6507, ASTM E-92

HV 0.1 / 0.2 / 0.3 / 0.5 / 1 / 2 / 3/ 5 / 10 / 20 / 30

Knoop ISO 4545

HK 0.1 / 0.2 / 0.3 / 0.5 / 1

Brinell DIN EN ISO 6506, ASTM-E 10

HB 1/1 1/2.5 1/5 1/10 1/30 2/4 2/10

      2/20 2.5/6.25 2.5/15.625 2.5/31.25

Technical data:

Optical magnifications 2400x, 1200x, 600x, 300x, 150x, 100x (depending on eyepieces chosen)

Camera resolution 1.0 LUX, resolution 752 x 582 pixels

Vertical test space 150 mm

Test depth: 125 mm

Test table: 150 mm diameter

Access

The qualified CCHAPT personnel can perform, upon request, stereomicroscopic structural analyzes, both for UBB employees and for third parties, by prior appointment (by phone or E-mail) at:

Univ. Prof. Dr. Eng. Doina Frunzăverde

Phone: (0730) 583 007

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The charged rates take into account the material and personnel expenses related to the requested determinations.

Hours of operation

 

From Monday to Friday, between 8:00 and 16:00, excluding holidays

Areas of use

The microdurometer is used for hardness tests that require small test forces (0.1 kgf - 30 kgf), such as: small-sized samples, thin layers, determining the hardness of structural constituents that make up the microstructure of metallic materials.

The device can be used, for example, in research aiming the development of wear-resistant protective coatings, by identifying the structural constituents with high hardness, which enter into the composition of the layers.

The microdurometer is also used in metallographic expertise carried out for economic agents in order to establish the cause that led to the destruction of machine parts during processing or exploitation or to carry out qualitative industrial analyses.

Involvement of the equipment in teaching activities

The microdurometer is used to support:

  • laboratory activities carried out with students in the disciplines:
  • Selection and characterization of materials – First year, CTSM, Master's degree;
    • activities for the completion of studies at the undergraduate and master's cycles;
  • doctoral research activities.

Specialist personnel (name and status of operator)

Univ. Prof. Dr. Eng. Doina Frunzăverde

Tel.:     (0730) 583 007

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