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Product Category
Microhardness Testers
Vickers and Knoop testers for research, quality control and production laboratories, from manual instruments to fully automatic motorized systems.
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Recommended source size
1600 × 900 px
Why Microhardness Testing is Different
Microhardness testing measures small Vickers or Knoop indentations under low loads. It can isolate a phase, thin layer or precise location that a larger indentation would average together.
Controlled loading, stable mechanics, clear optics and calibrated imaging are essential. Measurement software converts the indentation geometry into traceable hardness values, profiles, maps and reports for coatings, case depth, welds and heat-treated components.
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Recommended source size
1200 × 900 px
A Complete Microhardness Platform
Conation brings the tester, optics, automation, software and application support together so each part of the measurement workflow works as one system.
Precision Optics & Mechanics
Stable mechanics and clear optics support consistent indentation measurement.
DeXel-Hard Software
In-house software measures impressions, maps hardness patterns and retains results for reporting.
Upgrade Capability
Higher test volumes can justify motorized positioning, automatic measurement and batch reporting.
Service & Training
Commissioning and operator training help teams establish a repeatable method.
Retrofit Capability
Compatible existing testers can be upgraded with imaging, software and motorization.
Microhardness Testing Workflow
Process
- 01
Specimen Preparation
- 02
Indentation
- 03
Optical Measurement
- 04
Automatic Hardness Calculation
- 05
Mapping & Reporting
Models & Variants
Load range, positioning method, automation and reporting requirements separate the tester series and models.
Accessories & Calibration
Use suitable Vickers or Knoop reference blocks and verification accessories to support routine checks and calibration work.
DeXel-Hard
DeXel-Hard measures impressions automatically, plots ECD traverses and prepares reports on new or compatible retrofit testers.
- Automatic indentation measurement
- ECD plotting and hardness profiles
- Hardness mapping and batch workflows
- Report generation and documentation
- Retrofit computerization for compatible testers
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Recommended source size
1440 × 810 px
Typical Applications
Small Vickers or Knoop impressions measure localized hardness across phases, coatings, welds and treated layers.
System Expansion & Upgrades
Expand a compatible system with imaging, automated positioning and measurement software as laboratory needs grow.
Related Solutions
Related product categories support sample preparation, microscopy, image analysis and metallography workflows around microhardness testing.
Microscopes and Stereozooms
Microscopy systems for metallurgical examination and laboratory inspection.
Learn MoreDeXel-Hard
Computerized microhardness measurement and reporting software for compatible testers.
Learn MoreSample Preparation Equipment
Preparation equipment for metallography and hardness testing sample workflows.
Learn MoreMetallography Consumables
Consumables supporting routine metallographic preparation and laboratory work.
Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
Need help selecting Microhardness Testers?
Discuss manual, semi-automatic, automatic, closed-loop, special load or retrofit requirements with Conation.