HMV- 2 brochure

Product catalog summary

Overview: The Shimadzu HMV-2 Series Micro Hardness Tester is essential for metallographic research, quality control, and product certification. It measures the hardness of small parts and metallic structures with high precision and minimal damage.

Key Features:

Automatic Force Change Mechanism: Allows selection of test force and duration via an LCD touch panel.
Windows Direct Link-up Function: Enables direct transfer of test results to Excel using an RS-232C cable.
Test Modes: Offers standard and easy testing modes, as well as serial and single testing options.
High Accuracy Measurement: Provides a minimum measurement unit of 0.01 µm with a x40 objective lens.
Excellent User Interface: Features an easy-to-use LCD touch panel for quick operation and result display.
Convenient Analysis & Graph Display: Includes statistical calculations, data editing, and graph display functions.
Automatic Electric Turret (HMV-2T): Automatically switches lenses for efficient operation.

Specifications:

Max Force: 19.61N with automatic switching between 9 force types.
Force Duration: 5 to 999 seconds.
Objective Lens: x40 and x10 available.
Resolution: 0.01 µm.
External Output: RS-232C and Centronics compatible printer.
Power Requirements: Single Phase AC100~240V±10%, 300VA 50/60Hz.
Environmental Conditions: Temperature 5 to 40°C, Humidity 0 to 80%.

Applications:

Research & Development: Suitable for microstructures, hardened layers, welds, paint layers, ceramics, and plastics.
Quality Control: Ideal for precision devices, wire materials, thin samples, electronic parts, and medical items.

System Configuration: Includes electric XY stage, auto reading, auto focus, and image display on a PC. The system supports various test position patterns and is controlled via an open-loop system.

Accessories: Offers a range of optional accessories including different indenters, objective lenses, and specimen attachments.

Conclusion: The HMV-2 Series provides a comprehensive solution for micro hardness testing with advanced features for ease of use, accuracy, and efficiency.

Catalog excerpts

Shimadzu Micro Hardness Tester

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Automatic Force Change Function, Windows Direct link-up Function, Superior User Interface. H M V- 2

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Shimadzu Micro Hardness Tester The micro hardness tester is a piece of equipment that is indispensable to metallographic research, product quality control, and the creation of product cer tification mater ials. For this type of wor k, it is impor tant to be able to measure the hardness of small par ts and metallic str uctures used in precision equipment, processed surface layers, metal plating layers, etc. This type of measurement must be perfor med on a limited small area with small damege to the area being measured, and must yield extremely reliable results. The HMV Ser ies hardness testers...

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Product Lineup Specifications HMV-2 Max.Force Loading Unit Automatic Force Changing system Force Duration Objective Lens Electric Turret Effective Measurement Range Surface Area: 120x120mm Stroke:±12.5mm Test Sample Height: Max. Height above Sample Stage: Approx. 100mm, Max. Depth: Approx. 140mm Z-axis: 60mm Stroke Statistical Calculation 256 Pieces of Data Average, Standard Deviation, Coefficient of Variation, Maximum Value, Minimum Value, Converted Value Graph Display (Scatter Graph, Histogram) Test conditions 10 Sets of Test Conditions Can Be Saved (1) Sample Name: 12 alphanumeric characters...

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Automatic Reading System Significant Reduction in Operator Workload * Scan function captures the indentation image, even if it is not centrally positioned. * Pattern matching accurately determines the peak of the indentation. * Images can be copied to the Clipboard for processing by other Windows applications. Other Functions Reading Specifications Automatic reading method Digital image analysis (Vickers, Knoop hardness ) Automatic reading time Manual reading method Manual reading of line length on CRT (Vickers hardness, Knoop hardness) Reading resolution Manual reading: 0.16µm (x40 objective...

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System Configuration

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Accessories List Optional Accessories P/N Electric Turret Knoop Indenter Brinell Indenter Triangle Pyramid Indenter Standard Vise Universal Vise Leveling Stage for Universal Vise Thin Specimen Attachment, Type 1 Thin Specimen Attachment, Type 2 Thin Specimen Attachment, Type 3 Slender Specimen Attachment, Type 1 Slender Specimen Attachment, Type 2 Specimen inclining Attachment Polaroid Camera Unit Length Measuring TV System Rotary Stage Objective Lens X40, Extra-long Working distance type Digital Micrometer Head for Sample Stage Objective Micrometer(OB-MM) Shock Absorbing Bench Bench-Top Shock...

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F u l l a u t o ma t i c Micro vick e rs H ardness t est er The procedure of Vickers hardness measurement is 1. Focus on the sample surface sing microscope. 2. Set test position using XY stage. 3. Set examination conditions. 4. Test. 5. Reading. It is the full automatic hardness that added the automatic reading function, the electric XYZ stage function, and the auto focus function to the hardness main body. Full automatic micro Vickers hardness tester (Specimen attachment is option.) The personal computer is not included in the standard setup. (1) Stroke: 50mm (2) Resolution: 0.001mm (3) Drive...

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