FISCHERSCOPE® HM2000
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Automated instrumented indentation testing for coatings larger than 1 µm.
The FISCHERSCOPE® HM2000 reliably and precisely determines properties such as indentation hardness and elastic indenter modulus – in the nanometer range. The semi-automated measurement is fast and without complex sample preparation, which is why it finds its use in laboratory and production. The design of the measuring system ensures high dimensional stability, low temperature expansion and reduces the influence of vibrations. This way you are always on the safe side.
Fast measurement.
The zero point is determined within only 30 seconds
Modular design.
Customized designs or later upgrades to the instrument
Quick-measure design.
Fast measurement without time-consuming sample preparation, even on dark surfaces
Easy to use.
Intuitive operation with the software WIN-HCU®
Built to last.
Robust design for a long product life cycle
Accomplishes more.
High sample throughput possible
The FISCHERSCOPE® HM2000 uses the instrumented indentation test method according to DIN EN ISO 14577 and ASTM E 2546.
With the integrated microscope, you can also solve demanding measuring tasks with difficult positioning.
The automated measuring table reliably scans programmed measuring points with a restart accuracy of ± 2 µm.
The optionally available dynamic measurement mode is perfectly suited for determining viscoelastic material properties such as of coatings and polymers.
You can use the powerful WIN-HCU® software to evaluate and display your measurement results quickly and accurately.
Features
Determining hardness and other material parameters according to DIN EN ISO 14577 and ASTM E 2546
Testing of solid materials and coatings > 1 µm, test load range 0.1 - 2000 mN
Fast measuring, zero point is determined within only 30 s
Measuring Vickers hardness, elastic indenter modulus and storage and loss modules
Temperature-stable and vibration-resistant: Possible measurements over several hours without external influences
Powerful WIN-HCU® software for intuitive operation and evaluation
Indentors: Vickers, Berkovich, carbide ball, Knoop or individual indentors
Integrated microscope with 4-fold, 20-fold and 40-fold objective for exact positioning of the measuring point
Expandable with heating table SHS200 as well as sound insulation box
Application examples
- Measuring the hardness and elasticity of paint layers, for example automotive paint
- Testing of anodized coatings
- Instrumented penetrant testing of hard material coatings, such as on tools
- Characterization of surfaces in research and development, e.g. hard chrome or ceramic coatings on medical implants
- Series testing in electroplating
- Quality assurance of PCBs, for example testing of thin gold layers or insulating layers
- Hardness test on complex shaped parts, for example housings
- Characterization of composite materials
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Application Notes
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Application Notes
AN018 Microhardness measurements of paint coatings shorten weathering tests 0.24 MB AN019 Mechanical characterisation of lacquer coatings in automotive applications 0.60 MB AN022 Determining the surface hardness of paint coatings – Pencil testing vs. instrumented indentation testing 0.84 MB AN033 Microhardness tester for quality control of LCD spacers 0.78 MB AN037 Mechanical characteristics of anodised coatings 0.53 MB AN043 Determining mechanical properties of thin CuSn6 foils 0.78 MB AN049 Mechanical characteristics of conformal coatings 0.57 MB AN054 Determining the mechanical properties of hard coatings used on machining and milling tools 0.61 MB AN056 Nanoindentation on wear-resistant DLC coatings applied to engine components 0.64 MB AN057 Measuring the micro-hardness of tooth enamel in dentistry 0.76 MB AN058 Micro-hardness testing of dental composites 0.59 MB AN079 Wear resistance of dies for production of coins 0.65 MB AN082 Using nanoindentation to characterise the hardness of coatings on weight-bearing medical implants 0.55 MB AN083 Effect of colour pigments on the hardness of thermoplastics at different temperatures 0.64 MB AN087 Measurement Application of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) 2.52 MB AN090 Determination of the heat influence on plastics and coatings using the dynamic measurement mode 1.23 MBWebinars
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