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title: GP-HDT Sample Fixture
url: https://www.buehler.com/products/hardness-testing/gp-hdt-sample-fixture/
date: 2024-03-25T15:52:12+00:00
modified: 2025-02-06T15:53:30+00:00
lang: en_US
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# GP-HDT Sample Fixture

# GP-HDT Sample Fixture

![GP-HDT Sample Fixture](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GP-HDT-Sample-Fixture.png)

*GP-HDT Sample Fixture*

## Sample Fixture

Transition seamlessly from polishing to hardness testing using the GP-HDT sample fixture on a Wilson hardness tester. This fixture, compatible with grinding and polishing central force specimen holders, enables a straightforward shift to hardness testing without the necessity of unloading and reloading individual samples.

#### Sample Fixture Benefits

Effortless Productivity

- Streamline your process and eliminate steps for a more efficient, time-saving workflow in your testing procedure

Adaptable

- Fixture offers three adjustable positions to accommodate any Buehler central-force specimen holder used in conjunction with EcoMet® and AutoMet® grinding and polishing equipment
- Tailor-made for seamless integration with the cutting-edge VH3100/VH3300 and UH4000 series, ensuring optimal results for your automated operations

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#### Related Products

[![Specimen Holder Round Sample holder](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/602482_1_SpecimenHolder6Round.png)](https://buehler.com/products/grinding-and-polishing/grinding-and-polishing-consumables/specimen-holders/)

[Specimen Holders](https://buehler.com/products/grinding-and-polishing/grinding-and-polishing-consumables/specimen-holders/)

Explore central force specimen holders compatible with the GP-HDT fixture [![Self Leveling Vise](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/0013215_6x-self-leveling-vise-for-round-samples-wo-insert.png)](https://shop.buehler.com/hardness-accessories/)

[Self Leveling Vises](https://shop.buehler.com/hardness-accessories/)

One, four, or six fold vises for round, mounted samples and equipped with magnetic stops for added ease of use with motorized XY stages [![Universal Clamp and Leveling Device](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Universal-Clamp-and-Leveling-Device.png)](https://shop.buehler.com/hardness-accessories/)

[Universal Leveling Vise](https://shop.buehler.com/hardness-accessories/)

Designed to hold tapered pieces, wires, and mounted samples. [![EZ Clamp Canister](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/EZ-Clamp-Canister.png)](https://shop.buehler.com/hardness-accessories/)

[EZ-Clamp](https://shop.buehler.com/hardness-accessories/)

Single mount canister accommodating a selection of mount diameters with different top plates. Unload and load samples onto the stage with ease through its magnetic design. [![Precision Vise](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Precision-Vise.png)](https://shop.buehler.com/hardness-accessories/)

[Precision Vise](https://shop.buehler.com/hardness-accessories/)

Designed with a maximum opening of 45mm for small specimen hardness testing.

#### Ordering

| GP-HDT Sample Fixtrue |  |
| --- | --- |
| Part Number | Description |
| [886180](https://shop.buehler.com/hardness-accessories/) | Fixture accepts central force specimen holders |

#### Product Literature

[![Hardness Catalog](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hardness-Catalog-Cover.jpg)](https://buehler.com/assets/Brochures/English/Hardness/2021-Hardness-Testing-Catalog.pdf) [Hardness Testing Catalog](https://buehler.com/assets/Brochures/English/Hardness/2021-Hardness-Testing-Catalog.pdf) [![Buehler Product Catalog](https://buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Buehler-Product-Catalog_default_600x782.jpg)](https://en.calameo.com/buehler/read/00639329103cfc405df2c) [Buehler Product Catalog](https://en.calameo.com/buehler/read/00639329103cfc405df2c)