Wilson® VH3300 Vickers and Knoop Hardness Tester
Wilson VH3300
Automated Hardness Testing System
Wilson VH3300 Benefits
- Ease of operation is facilitated by both the intelligently designed machine and the user-friendly DiaMet software
- 6 position star turret to achieve up to a load range from 10gf to 50kgf when configured
- Illuminated and calibrated optional overview optics
- Designed for testing to Vickers, Knoop, and Brinell standards
- Select from a wide range of objectives and their fields of view
- Collision Resistant System preventing indenter or objective damage
- Built-in overshoot protection
- All components and software designed, manufactured, and integrated by Buehler
Diamet® Hardness Testing Software
Automated
By prioritizing swift and simple operation for all users, DiaMet software can utilize high automation, ensuring flexibility for the future.
Fast
Achieving auto-focus and auto-measurement in 5 seconds or less, deliver the fastest test cycle for precise and efficient results.
Safe
Emphasize machine safety with collision-resistant indenters and objectives, ensuring safety meets flexibility.
Versatile
Optimized for Vickers, Knoop, Rockwell, Superficial Rockwell, Brinell, and K1c fracture as per ISO and ASTM standards.
Ordering
| Wilson VH3300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Configure your VH3000 Series Vickers-Knoop Hardness Tester and select from motorized stage sizes, vertical test capacity, optics, and load cell selections. | |||
| Request a Quote | |||
| Part # | Description | ||
| Main Unit | |||
| W3210 | 3 objectives + 3 load cells, 0.010 - 50kgf load range*, Includes DiaMet workstation and 24" monitor | ||
| Software Options | |||
| W3100A03 | DiaMet Full-Automatic software package | ||
| W3100A15 | DiaMet Enterprise software package | ||
| Motorized Stages | |||
| W3000SS | Standard Size (180 x 180mm) | ||
| W3000SL | Large Size (300 x 180mm) | ||
| Vertical Test Capacity | |||
| W3200D01 | Height - 105mm | ||
| W3200D02 | Height - 155mm | ||
| Load Cell | |||
| W3210E01 | 10N loadcell | ||
| W3200E02 | 100N loadcell | ||
| W3200E04 | 500N loadcell | ||
| Overview Camera | |||
| W3200F01 | Turret integrated camera for VH3300 - Includes Scan & Stitch function in the DiaMet software | ||
| Additional Accessories | |||
| W3100G01 | Indenter Holder (Standard) | ||
| W3100G02 | SnapGrip Holder | ||
| W9100687 |
Vickers Indenter (Vickers Indenter, ISO & ASTM Certified) |
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| Objectives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Negative Mag. | Max. Field of View |
| W5XLWDO | 5x | 3600μm |
| W10XLWD | 10x | 1800μm |
| W20XLWD | 20x | 900μm |
| W40XLWD | 40x | 450μm |
| W50XLWD | 50x | 360μm |
| W100XLWD | 100x | 180μm |
| *depending on configuration | ||
Specifications
| Wilson VH3300 | |
|---|---|
| Scales | HV, HK |
| Turret | Automatic 6 position incl. overview |
| Indenter positions | Up to 3 (select) |
| Test Load (select) |
Small loadcell (10N) 10gf - 1kgf Medium loadcell (100N) 50gf - 10kgf Large loadcell (500N) 0,5kgf - 50kgf |
| Test Load Accuracy | ±1.5% < 200g, ±1% > 200g |
| Force Application | Load Cell |
| Dwell Time | 1 - 999 seconds |
| Standard Compliance | ASTM E384, E92; ISO 6507, 9385, 4545 |
| Magnification Range | 30X - 2000X with digital zooming |
| Overview Camera (optional) | 0.25 x 0.25in [6 x 6 mm] |
| Light Source | LED |
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