Digital Automatic Micro Hardness Tester - M1C

The Fully Automated Hardness Tester for
Vickers, Brinell, Knoop and Rockwell Testing

Digital Automatic Micro Hardness Tester - M1C

The M1C series can be utilized in various standardized testing procedures. Try it and you will find you will not want to use any other.

Vickers: DIN EN ISO 6507, ASTM E-92 — HV 0.05/HV 0.1/0.2/0.3/0.5/1/2/3/5/10/20/30

Knoop: ISO 4545 — HK 0.05/HK 0.1/0.2/0.3/0.5/1

Brinell: EN ISO 6506, ASTM-E 10 HB1/1 - 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

Rockwell: DIN EN ISO 6508 ASTM-E18
— HR15N / HR30N / HR15T / HR30T

M1C010-D with holding fixture for 6 work pieces
M1C100-D with automatic Z axis for different heights of work pieces
M1C010-D with holding fixture for 6 work pieces
M1C100-D with automatic Z axis for different heights of work pieces

The fully automated hardness tester M1C features functional design and complies with state-of-the-art technological standards. Specially developed details enable fully automatic handling.

  • Unique test scope of 0.981 N (100 grams) to 306.6 N (31.25 kilograms), 0.49 N (50 grams) optional
  • Fully automatic test cycle, no operator needed
  • Automatic exchange of lens and indenter
  • Automatic lens focusing
  • Leading-edge high resolution CCD camera
  • Fully automatic image evaluation
  • Second camera for easy setting of individual testing points and testing series with starting positions and work piece log
  • Motorized cross-table with X and Y movements for determination of case-hardening depth (CHD), hardness surface depth and nitrogen case hardening

M1Z069 work piece down-holder Ecos KM1 second camera Sliding table for lens exchange
M1Z069 work piece down-holder
Ecos KM1 second camera
Sliding table for lens exchange

Diversity – Precision – Userfriendliness

The vast scope of M1C applications and its unique testing range of up to 31.25 kilograms within a closed-loop system enable various testing procedures. M1C replaces the two hardness testers usually required to include both the micro/semi-macro and macro ranges to cover optimally the vast testing range. The closed-loop system of the M1C includes control or measurement electronics, a load cell, and a DC motor coupled with intelligent software to ensure ongoing and comple-te monitoring of the testing procedure.
M1Z 075 manual 3-jaw chuck
 
M1Z 075 manual 3-jaw chuck
M1Z030 4X Turret head
  • Electronically controlled and positioned
  • Positioning accuracy < 2µ
  • Permissible testing forces 100 g - 31.25 kg (HV 0.1 - HBW 2.5/31.25)according to DIN EN ISO
  • Lenses 100x / 150x / 300x / 600x / 1200x and 2400x
  • Software for manual evaluation and optional fully automatic image evaluation of test indentations according to DIN EN ISO
M1Z 030 4x turret head
M1Z 030 4x turret head

Holding fixture for six work pieces
Holding fixture for one working piece
Machine vice
Work piece down-holder
Manual cross slide
Digital cross slide
X/Y slide 340 x 120 mm
X/Y slide 200 x 75 mm


Technology for the creation of safety – M1C with ecos

Ecos is an advanced integrated software solution for hardness testing devices featuring host and network connections and various software modules. The interaction of M1C and ecos offers users the ultimate combination of state-of-the-art hardness testing technology and functional software.


Distinguishing details – convincing concepts

ECOS SOFTWARE PLATFORM – ingenious intelligence
  • Compatible with all M-Series hardness testing devices of basic unit and add-on units for special applications
  • Test point editor (selecting, shifting, and deleting test points)
  • Automatic measuring, simple series measuring
  • Network and host connection
  • Standardized for Microsoft Windows XP® and 2000®
  • Easy installation by CD, Set-up, and Dongle
  • Suitable for PC use
  • Continuous development and maintenance

PC minimum requirements
  • 2.66 MHz processor
  • 40 GB HDD
  • 512 MB RAM
  • 2 serial interfaces
  • 1 free USB port
  • 17“ monitor
  • Windows 2000® or Windows XP®
ECOS SOFTWARE PLATFORM – ingenious intelligence

Software Modules - Overview

Ecos 000-3/ecos BASIS – High Measuring Precision, Thanks to Leading-Edge Software
  • Connection with hardness testing device via data cable
  • Variable user administration via login to simple user menus and adjustable mask display
  • Flexible data management and archiving
  • Data base
  • Statistical evaluation and representation of measurement readings
  • Multi-progression of different measurement series
  • Protocol generator for drawing up evaluation reports
  • Export tool with freely adaptable data fields for transfer of values to other applications
  • Image download via USB from machines with TFT monitor
  • Manual repetition of indentation measurements
  • Search engine for speedy sample retrieval
  • Storage of testing criteria and parameters
  • Start of testing cycle and automatic display of measured values

Ecos 000-3/ecos BASIS – High Measuring Precision, Thanks to Leading-Edge Software

Limited precision of repeat measurements is no longer a problem with our hardness testing devices thanks to highly sophisticated software solutions. We gua-rantee maximum precision measuring and indentation evaluation based on software-controlled operation of hardness testing devices and high-performance image analysissystems. Our devices provide individually defined test processes according to yourneeds, from setting individual test points and fully automated test procedures to deter-mining defined test points in a coordinate system. Ecos offers users countless possi-bilities to enhance test procedures, measurement series, and results through imageand documentation functions.


Ecos 010/Image Astonishing image analysis – see it for yourself

With the image analysis card, this software module contained in the basic unit enables imaging of the indentation on the PC. Software-supported measuring of the indentat-ion is performed according to standards and the result is displayed. The technologybehind ecos 010/Image is perfectly compatible with our hardness testing devices, ensuring high repeat precision for different surfaces via automatic brightness con-trol and preventing human errors.

Ecos KM1 – second camera for M1 devices, Sophisticated module for flexible processing and simple handling
The second CCD camera with lens and software control the module via a macro fieldof view of 40 mm x 30 mm. In addition, the module’s state-of-the-art features includeeasy set-up and storage of test points, test samples, and test series including weld testsamples. An image-pasting feature for adding images into the evaluation report ideallysupplements ecos 030 und ecos 040. Display of a general image of 30 x 40 mm or 70x 50 mm (optional) enables users to define test points on the work piece to be tested,to draw up a protocol via image in the report, and to store values in a database. Further,starting points of series and individual test points are defined directly with the secondcamera. To facilitate handling, reference and grid lines may be superimposed on theimage, assisting in the creation of test samples and enabling simple image magnifica-tion via digital zoom.

In addition, users may create test point templates, save them in form of levels, re-loadthem, and adapt individual settings. The possibility to define virtual reference edges isan invaluable tool for simple and quick measuring procedures of the same sequenceson several work pieces.
Ecos KM1 – second camera for M1 devices, Sophisticated module for flexible processing and simple handling


Ecos 040/Multiple test specimens For users with daily, multiple, or flexible testing needs – be on the safe side
The Ecos 040 software module enables testing of individual and multiple test speci-mens in user-specific holding fixtures, providing for an unlimited number of holding fix-tures if work piece size and X/Y slide size are adjusted accordingly. Size and individu-al fixtures are easily defined (the specimen holders for six specimens pre-defined). The different fixtures are administered in a database, the number of test runs ineach fixture if unlimited as they are also stored and can be loaded whenever required. To facilitate utilization individual test batches can be predefined. In addition differentprogression patterns and test series with different test methods can be defined foreach fixture. Ecos 040/Multiple test specimens For users with daily, multiple, or flexible testing needs – be on the safe side


Ecos 030/CHD-C (Eht-C)CHD (Eht) measurements according to standards –easier than ever
The software module enables testing of CHD (Eht), Rht, and Nht progressions accor-ding to DIN ISO 2639. Besides offering high-performance reporting functions, this de-vice equipped with a stepping motor-controlled X-/Y-axis slide also allows for optimalutilization of all ecos basis features. Hardness limit input for evaluation, definition of testpoints in a grid, and automated calculation of test point spacing according to standardscan be selected and set according to individual needs. Comprehensive evaluation and statistics functions of measurement values and several test series involving one workpiece, as well as real-image starting point definition and automatic stoppage if valuesdrop below the hardness limit optimize measurement procedures.
Ecos 030/CHD-C (Eht-C)CHD (Eht) measurements according to standards –easier than ever
ecos 060/manual CHD (Eht) cycles All-around features for the best price

Manual CHD (Eht) and Rht test series are created with ecos 060 and M1Z040 X-/Y slides.Reporting functions include professional CHD (Eht) images. Combined with theM1Z040 X-/Y slides, slide travel is automatically transferred to images through feed-back and the software dialogue.

ecos 001/Host Access Standard/ecos 002/Host Access Open Optimal efficiency and minimal error quotes

The large number of measurement values accumulated during an extensive qualityassurance process requires high-precision IT-supported QA systems. Complete docu-mentation and data accurately assigned to each work piece are crucial in obtaininghigh precision results. To minimize the risk of data errors and to increase overall pro-cess efficiency, an interface connection to the QA server enables direct transfer ofparameters to the hardness testing device. Unique ecos 001/ecos HOST ACCESS STANDARD technology ensures direct reception by each hardness testing device of alldata generated on the HOST computer. After conclusion of the test procedure dataincluding the new test values is transferred back to the HOST computer for further pro-cessing.

The interface of HOST ACCESS OPEN is easily adjusted to customer needs. Uniformdata storage and evaluation of measurement values enable company-wide comparisonof results, and software-supported logging, monitoring, evaluation, selection, andrepresentation ensure production-relevant quality information.


Basics and Details of the M1C

Discover the technical details and equipment of this unique micro/semi-macro hardness testing device.

M1C Design

  • Basic unit: vertical movement of the anvil under manual control
  • Attractively designed and finished cast aluminum base
  • Test load applied via closed-loop control circuit with load cell, DC motor, electronic measurement and control unit,and software, therefore providing a fully automatic test cycle
  • Hardness values are determined via CCD camera with image evaluation software, fully automatic image evaluation, nooperator required, according to specification based on vertical and horizontal measuring of lines on the PC monitor by mouse
  • Basic software ecos is the solution for all HV, HB, and HK test methods (Rockwell HR testing optional)
  • Statistics software for DIN A4 printout
  • Automatic lens focusing depending on device specifications –2400x (M1Z 00E), 1200x (M1Z 00D), 600x (M1Z 00C),300x (M1Z 00B), 150x (M1Z 00A), 100x (M1Z 00F)
  • Integrated 1/2” CCD camera for recording test indentations as either grey-scale or phantom color images.
  • Motorized swivel body for exact and automatic positioning of the lens and the indenter
  • Cross-slide for 2 lenses
  • Lenses and indenter illuminated by LEDs with automatic brightness control
  • Electronic measurement and control unit integrated into the basic unit of the M1C with serial interface to external PC
  • M1C measurement data storage in database.


Standard Accessories

  • Ř 150 mm cross-feed table (if without X/Y slide)
  • Anvil height of 75 mm (for work pieces from 0 to 80mm)
  • Software license WIN XP®
  • Operating instructions (German, English, French, Italian as desired)
  • Standard tools
  • Factory test certificate


Technical Data

  • Optical magnification: approx. 2400x (M1Z 00E), 1200x (M1Z 00D), 600x (M1Z 00C), 300x (M1Z 00B), 150x (M1Z 00A),100x (M1Z 00F)
  • Serial interface between RS232 and PC.
  • 1/2“ CCD camera: 1.0 LUX, resolution 752 x 582 pixels
  • Standard Pentium PC, CD ROM, 2 serial ports, WIN XP Pro®‚ (German/English/French/Italian) with image capture card,keyboard, and mouse, 17“ TFT monitor including interface cable to M1C
  • A4 color ink jet printer (optional)
  • Machine pedestal: cast aluminum, finished in two colors.
  • Vertical capacity: 150 mm (without X/Y slide).
  • Throat: 125 mm.
  • Test load intervals: 0.981 N (100 g) - 294.3 N (30 kg) and 31.25 (HB) (optional - 0.49 N / 50 g).
  • Standard mounting hole: 25 mm in the spindle for various anvils.
  • Test anvil (standard): diameter 150 mm.
  • Clamping movement: M1C 010, manual via hand wheel (stroke approx. 80 mm)
  • Clamping movement: M1C 100 with DC motor (stroke approx. 80 mm and positioning accuracy of ± 0.05).
  • Maximum work piece weight: 20 kg in the middle of test anvil (use of motorized X/Y slide M1Z 051 maximum weight 10 kg)
  • Machine dimensions: approx. 700 x 240 x 435 mm (H x W x D).
  • Machine weight: approx. 35 kg (basic unit).
  • Power supply: 110/220 V / 50/60 Hz
  • Power consumption: approx. 70VA, 140VA with motorized X/Y-axes.
  • Finish: pedestal: pearl white RAL 1013; hood: red RAL 3020 (other colors upon request).


Configurations - Overview

The M1C provides users with an elaborate range of functions and various additional features, based on leading-edge technology and is delivered according your individual specifications.


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