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About Qualitest
QUALITEST, together with the WorldofTest.com network, is a global supplier of testing technologies that help customers improve their
design, development and manufacturing processes. Our mission is to help our customers design, develop and produce their products
faster, with higher quality and at a lower cost. A leader in offering the widest range of precision metal testing technologies on the market,
Qualitest leverages extensive industry experience to provide products that determine the mechanical properties of metals including steel,
aluminum, alloys, iron, and much more. These solutions include portable and low cost instruments as well as bench-top and sophisticated
systems to meet your highest demands.
With rapidly growing presence in North America and worldwide, Qualitest maintains ofces in USA, Canada, UAE, Asia and Mexico with
a wide network of sales and service partners. This global presence ensures that Qualitest customers have fast and efcient access to
Qualitest service, support and consulting services to realize optimal return on their testing solution investments.
Qualitest offers direct after sales service/calibration support or through our authorized and nationwide A2LA accredited and ISO 17025
certied service centers.
Table of Contents
4-7
Sample Preparation
10-11 Metallography
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Metals
Steel, aluminum, iron, titanium, tin, copper and zinc and their alloys are metals that are mostly used for the production of appliances,
devices, machines and buildings. The wide spectrum of metal properties also determines the essential need for a wide range testing
technologies.
General Applications
Metals have always provided humans with the tools to survive and
thrive. From early mans use of iron and bronze to make tools to modern
mans use of gold and platinum for jewelry, metals have been used in
an extensive range of applications.
Steel is frequently used in automobiles, buildings, utility poles, rail
cars, appliances, pipes, infrastructure, bridges, road construction,
architectural applications, turbines, and much more.
Aluminum with high electrical conductivity, ductility and low mass
is frequently used in electrical transmission lines. It is also used in
aircrafts, pipes, sheets, ductwork, juice cans, furniture, appliances,
components and alloys.
Titanium, due to its immunity to environmental attack, is used in
aerospace and industrial applications, automotive and computer
industries, human implants, jewelry and sporting goods such as
bicycles and golf clubs.
Tin is used for food packaging, storage tanks, electronic, culinary
equipment, household utility items and automotive applications.
Qualitest Advanced Testing Technologies are the most reliable and
cost-effective solutions for Metal Testing.
Together with our WorldofTest.com network of partners, Qualitest
offers you a complete selection of testing machines and systems for
metallic materials and components testing. We are able to supply an
extensive range of competitive solutions such as universal testing
machines with accessories and advanced software developed especially
for specic metals tests, the widest range of portable and bench-top
hardness testers on the market, sample preparation equipment, and
full systems for metallurgical departments in every labs or production
environments.
Our extensive product selection for metals testing encompasses many
additional technologies such as automated testers, impact testers,
metallographs, fatigue testers, sheet metal formability testers, surface
roughness testers, XRF spectrometers, drop weight testers and much
more.
Models
Capacity
Q5 Double column
Other methods for testing metals include shear, bend or exure, impact,
fracture toughness, fatigue and torsion to fully evaluate those properties. To
evaluate thermal effects, metals testing is conducted at extreme temperatures
from -196C (-321F) to + 1000C (+ 1800F).
Common ASTM standard test methods for testing metals include: ASTM E8
Tensile Testing of Metals, ASTM E345 Tensile Testing of Metallic Foil, ASTM
B399 Plane Strain Fracture Toughness, ASTM E517 Plastic Strain Ration
(for Sheet Metal), ASTM E646 Tensile Strain Hardening Exponent (of Sheet
Metal), ASTM B565 Shear Testing of Aluminum Rivets and Rods, ASTM
E132 Poissons Ratio and ASTM E111 Youngs Modulus. In addition to ASTM
standards there are many other International standards such as DIN, ISO, EN,
JIS, etc. that can be fullled with universal testing machines.
Models
Capacity
As top of the line solutions for high-volume and In-line testing, Qualitest offers fully automated
testing systems featuring Compact-Line as lower cost alternative for low to medium testing
requirement or the Multi-Line for the highest and most efcient automation requirements in
the most demanding and highest volume testing environments.
Precision reducers, ball screws which signicantly reduce the noise and transmission losses
while increasing the transmission efciency.
The seal plate mining anode hardening protects the ball screw and increase service life and
precision of the instrument.
Load cell has memory lock function which memorizes various parameters.
Plug and play load cell.
When using the external I/O signal contact various functions can be expanded.
Jog control and very easy for operation of machine
Many relevant tests can be performed with optional grips and extensometer of xtures.
QM-2
QM-5
5
QM-10
QM-20
QM-50
10
20
50
Capacity (kN)
0.5
1/20,000
1/20,000 or
1/10,000
1/10,000
1/20,000 or
1/10,000
400 or 800
650 or 1,100
800 or 1,200
0.0001
25 - 500
0.1 - 1,000
140
PC-Port
USB
Hardware Safety
Protection
Motor Type
Servo Motor
QM-200
QM-300
QM-500
200
300
500
0.5
0.5
0.5
1/20,000 or
1/10,000
1/20,000
1/20,000
1/20,000
1,000 or 1,100
1,000
1,100
1,100
1,100
0.00005
0.00005
0.00005
0.03 - 1,000
0.1 - 800
0.1 - 600
0.05 - 300
1 - 200
0.05 - 300
140
410
425 (optional
550, 680, 880)
420
550
550
550
TCP/IP
USB
USB
USB
USB
A powerful software engine helps the operator to set up and connect accessories to the equipment in many phases. It includes a package
of preloaded methods according to the main international reference standards for different types of material to perform the following tests:
Traction
Compression
Flexure
Cycles
Spring tests
The structure of the software is very exible, giving companies the capacity to personalize the tests while still achieving the proper credentials. With Qualitests software, companies can:
Qualitest offers a large range of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic specimen grips for a wide variety of materials
and shapes. The grips are easy to adapt to ours as well as other materials testing machines on the market. In addition,
adaptations can be made using connecting pieces. Qualitest grips have force ranges up to 2 MN (400,000 lbf). A variety of
jaw faces are available, permitting all kinds of materials to be held securely for testing.
Extensometers
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Extension measurement is one of the areas that complements our range of UTM program. The result is a comprehensive
range of high class variations. The product selection is arranged as follows:
- Non-contact extensometers with and without measurement marks.
- Contact extensometers: Sensor arm extensometers, incremental and analogue clip-on extensometers as well as
extensometers for compression and exure tests.
Temperature Chambers
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A wide range of cooling and heating temperature chambers are available from Qualitest to suit your Universal testing
measurement at low or elevated temperatures. Please consult with Qualitest for your desired chamber size with required
temperature range.
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The Cold Bend Testing Machine for Steel Reinforcement Bars, Rebars, ASTM A615 QualiBend II is specially designed to test
bend-resistance performance of reinforced rolling steel bars, building steel reinforcements and steel pipes which completely
meet the requirements of ASTM A615 A615M, ISO 7438, as well as meeting North American and other international specications.
Carbon steel bars for concrete reinforcement in cut lengths will withstand bending around the pin without cracking on the
outside radius.
Creep Tester
Creep and Stress Rupture Tester - QualiCreep Series
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Qualitest Creep and Stress Rupture Tester - QualiCreep Series is mainly designed to perform Creep and Stress Rupture testing
of a wide variety of materials to both standard and customized specications such as ASTM E139, ISO 204, ISO/R 206 and
similar international standards. These machines are capable of covering the determination of the amount of deformation as a
function of time (creep test) and the measurement of the time for fracture to occur when sufcient force is present (rupture test)
for materials when under constant tensile forces at constant temperature. Qualitest offers three models electronic high temperature creep-testing machine with full closed-loop servo-control in capacities from 10kN to 500kN.
Blanking Press and Grinding System Our Specimen Blanking Presses are available in C-Frame & O-Frame Designs for punching metallic specimens
out of sheet metals with thickness up to 8mm. Blanking is the most efcient and economical method for specimen preparation. Also a High precision
Specimen Grinding System which removes the cold hardened edge within a short time and guarantees a high accuracy of the specimens, is available.
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Metallography
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Metallography is the science of revealing and evaluating the internal structures of materials. It is one of the most important
methods of materials research today, indispensable to the scientist as well as to the engineer. More recently, advanced materials
such as high tech metal alloys, ceramics, composites and polymers have appeared which made metallography become an
increasingly vital part of modern industry.
Through a process of cutting, mounting, grinding and polishing, a smooth surface is obtained to reach the materials true
structure. In order to achieve high preparation quality and reproducible results; a combination of Right equipment, Correct
preparation method and Right consumables which we call Total Preparation Solution, is required.
SECTIONING
CUTTING
The rst step in preparing a specimen for metallographic or microstructural analysis is to locate the area of interest. Sectioning or
cutting is the most common technique for obtaining this area of interest. Proper sectioning guarantees minimal microstructural
damage. Excessive subsurface damage and damage to secondary phases (e.g. graphite akes, nodules or grain pull-out) should
be avoided.
Sectioning can be categorized into two areas: Abrasive Cutting and Precision Wafer Cutting. Abrasive cutting is generally used
for metal specimens and is accomplished with silicon carbide or alumina abrasives in resin or resin rubber bonds. Proper blade
selection is required to minimize burning and heat generation during cutting which degrades both the specimen surface as well
as the blade cutting efciency. Precision wafer cutting is accomplished with thin diamond blades. Wafer cutting is especially
useful for cutting ceramics and minerals as well as some metallic materials.
METACUT 250 and METACUT 350 cutting machines are designed for wet cutting of large and small, regularly or irregularly
shaped workpieces of metallic, ceramic or composite materials. METACUT 250 has the capacity to cut solid sections up to
90 mm in diameter. The cutting capacity of METACUT 350 is 130 mm. The side access port permits the sectioning of extralong workpieces. METACUT cutting machines are available in Automatic(A) and Manual(M) versions. SERVOCUT model is the
perfect choice for a wide range of materials and for heavy duty cutting applications. It combines the two well proven cutting
techniques into the same machine: Chop cutting: The specimen is clamped and the cut-off wheel approaches the specimen
via a rocker arm. Table-feed cutting: Feeding the clamped specimen into a rotating cut-off wheel using a slotted feed table. The
workpiece to be cut can be accurately positioned in 3 axis which is displayed digitally on the front panel.
Precision cutting is used for precise and deformation-free cutting of Metals, Ceramics, Electronic Components, Crystals,
Composites, Biomaterials, Sintered Carbides, Minerals, etc. MICRACUT Precision Cutter has its place in virtually any
metallurgical, geological, electronics, research, biomedical or industrial laboratory. The applications are endless. MICRACUT
family of precision cutters are available in 4 different versions.
MOUNTING
After cutting the specimen, the next step is mounting. The aim of mounting is to handle small or odd shaped specimens and to
protect fragile materials, thin layers or coating during preparation as well as to provide good edge retention. Mounting produces
specimens with uniform size so that it is easier to handle in automatic holders for further preparation steps. Basically, two
metods are available: Hot Mounting and Cold Mounting. In hot mounting, the specimen is mounted under heat and pressure
with a hot mounting press. Cold mounting is preferred for samples which are sensitive to damage from heat and pressure (like
coatings, PCB, etc.) Cold mounting resins are easy to use and require mixing which is then poured into a mould and allowed
to set.
We offer Ecapress Programmable and Automatic Hot Mounting Presses as well as VACUMET Vacuum Impregnation Unit
for cold mounting.
In order to obtain a highly reective surface that is free from scratches and deformation, the specimens must be carefully grinded
and polished before they can be examined under the microscope. Qualitest offers high quality instruments and consumables
for achieving this goal.
DIGIPREP preparation systems are designed for fully automated materialographic sample preparation for consistent and
reproducible specimen quality. DIGIPREPs Automatic Head controls the force applied precisely and specimens are prepared
exactly the same way everytime, independent of operator skills.
With the ability to store and recall preparation programs on the LCD screen, same consistent results are obtained. High level
of automation improves the efciency and gives the operator free time for other tasks in the laboratory. Efciency is further
increased by adding DOSIMAT Peristaltic Dispensing Unit for automation and control of consumable consumption.
FORCIPOL Series of instruments are available as Single wheel and Dual wheel Units (200/250/300 mm wheel size). Both
single or double wheel versions are available with constant, dual or innitely variable rotating speeds with digital display. This
allows the setting of the optimum speed for each individual preparation process. When the number of specimens to be prepared
increases, FORCIPOL instruments can be tted with FORCIMAT automatic head for automation. FORCIMAT automatic head
provides high rate of sampe preparation and frees the operator from the grinding and polishing procedures
CONSUMABLES
High sample quality and reproducible results can only be achieved with high quality consumables. Selecting the right consumables
for each specic application is not just a matter of preparation qualty - it is also the best way to save time and money.
Our cutting, mounting, grinding & polishing consumables for microstructural analysis are produced to match to your specic
requirements for high preparation quality. Choosen from a wide selection, designed and tested for use on Metkon metallographic
equipments as well as on competitive units.
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Metallography
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Qualicut
The Metallography Abrasive Cutter - Qualicut-L is a sturdy oor model general purpose cutter. It has a large space in the cutting
zone which offers the exibility to use a wide variety of xtures. The longitudinal table movement features a cross cutting area
(Y-movement) and side movement (X-movement). The Metallography Abrasive Cutter - Qualicut-L is suitable for variety of applications including gears and lengthy components.
The aluminium-cast base comes with recirculation coolant system, FRP hood, large viewing window, ample side opening for long
components, cleaning hose, and safety lock included.
The Hydraulic Hot Mounting Press - QualiMount-H series specimen mounting press is suitable for small metallographic specimen.
Hot mounting press procedures prepare the sample to be grinded and polished and allows the metallographic structure of samples
to be measured under a metallographic microscope.
The Metallurgical Belt Grinder Series - QualiBeltGrind-GP - General Purpose Belt Grinder is used for at Coarse grinding prior to
ne grinding. The specimens to be ground in 60, 80 or 120 grit after cutting or moulding operation to remove surface imperfections.
Useful step to remove light metallurgical damage in the specimen surface induced during cut-off operation.
The Metallography Polisher - QualiPol-Auto - Automatic Polishing Machine is a practical and economic auto polishing machine. It
is the choice for laboratories looking for reproducible results. The Metallography Polisher - QualiPol-Auto - Automatic Polishing
Machine is pneumatic assisted and can hold multiple moulds (up to 5 moulds) 1 dia. (Standard), 1 dia with disc size 10 &
12 also available.
The Metallography Polisher - QualiPol-Auto - Automatic Polishing Machine is a practical and economic auto polishing machine. It
is the choice for laboratories looking for reproducible results. The Metallography Polisher - QualiPol-Auto - Automatic Polishing
Machine is pneumatic assisted and can hold multiple moulds (up to 5 moulds) 1 dia. (Standard), 1 dia with disc size 10 &
12 also available.
Qualicut - L (Auto)
Qualicut - L Plus
Qualicut - XL
Qualicut - XL (Auto)
Qualicut - XXL
Qualicut XXL (Auto)
Mounting Presses
Qualimount - H
Qualimount - P
Qualimount H Auto
Qualimount - P Auto
Qualipol - VFD
Qualipol - VFD - Four Station
Qualipol - VFD - SA (Semi Automatic)
Qualipol SA (Semi Automatic)
Qualipol Fully Automatic
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Hardness Testers
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Contact Qualitest for a hard copy of our comprehensive Hardness
Tester catalog.
Qualitest offers more than 100 different models and congurations
of hardness testers for virtually any application. Our extensive range
includes portable and bench-top Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, Knoop,
Leebs, Webster, and Barcol hardness testers as well as a wide range
of accessories such as certied test blocks, indenters, Brinell scopes,
and much more. To complement our line we also offer Automatic
In-Line hardness testers for production lines as well as lower cost
re-built solutions.
Bench-top Models
HardRocker and QualiRock series are our lower cost and traditional type Rockwell hardness testers available in Rockwell Regular,
Supercial or Twin variations. These models are complemented with our loadcell type, as well as MTR system for testing the parts with
hard to access areas, internal surfaces, etc. which can be regularly found specially in the automotive industry.
Brinell Microscopes
Qualitest offers manual Brinell Scopes as well as fully automated
Microscopes with CCD camera and advanced software.
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Hardness Testers
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Impact Testers
Charpy/Izod Pendulum Impact Tester
With 300J, 450J, 600J, 800J Capacities for Charpy / IZOD / Tensile Impact Tests
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The IMPACT-Series units are high performance pendulum impact testers that precisely determine absorbed
impact energy and resistance to breakage of metallic specimens. Innovative mechanical design features
make these testing machines top contenders on the market with excellent price/quality ratio as well as high
accuracy. Universities, Automotive companies, Research and R&D Labs, as well as steel plants are typical
customers for these Impact Testing Systems.
APPLICATION
Designed for determination of the impact energy (Charpy / Izod / Tensile Impact methods) according to ASTM
E-23, ISO, DIN, EN, JIS standards
FEATURES/ADVANTAGES
Extremely rigid frame with low-friction pendulum bearing
Integrated safety cage with electrically interlocked access door for added security
The control system includes a large backlit graphical LCD display with color membrane keypad and 32-bit
RISC microprocessor system, which displays the actual energy or impact value after the test
Memory capacity of up to 99 tests, with storing the following values: Absorbed energy in Joules, Impact
value, 12 character specimen code, time and date for the test performed
type (Charpy or Izod), the potential available initial energy, display of absorbed energy or impact values,
specimen data as well as time and date.
conditions, operators name, time and date can be inserted.
The test data can be transferred to a PC via RS-232 interface for further processing and analysis.
The Pendulum lifting edge measure is effected by a high resolution encoder mounted on the pendulum
rotation axis. The remarkable resolution assures the highest accuracy for the absorbed energy value.
Via a pushbutton on the console, the operator can activate the motorized lifting of the pendulum, which is
done by an electromechanical system with frontal teeth coupling. This solution assures friction-free operation
during the semi-oscillating movement with respect to the traditional clutch systems.
The pendulum can be automatically loaded and raised after each test which can considerably reduce the test
time. Also the pendulum unloading, by taking it to the rest position, is performed by pressing a push-button
on the digital console.
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The most comprehensive and high-end range of DWTT Drop Weight Tear Testers for measuring the
fracture characteristics and fracture ductility of steel specimens according to API 5L3, EN 10274,
ASTM-E 436, Pellini and much more.
Available Models:
DWT40-25 impact energy up to 24,500J
DWT40-42 impact energy up to 40,500J
DWT60-42 impact energy up to 61,500J
DWT100-42 impact energy up to 103,000J
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Impact Testers
Instrumented Pendulum Impact Testing Machine Quali-Impact
Instrumented pendulum impact tester is a high-tech product. This tester, which directly and vividly reects the force and deformation of materials under shock
loading and the relationship between force and deformation, provides reliable data for describing the whole fracture process of materials due to impact. The
equipment is widely used for the development of products and safety assessment in such elds as metallurgical steel industry, machinery manufacturing,
petroleum, shipbuilding, military industry and nuclear power. It is also the indispensable test instrument for institutions of higher learning and scientic research
units when they are conducting new material researches. The tester, which is automatically controlled, is easy to operate, safe and reliable and is highly efcient.
Technical parameters can be modied online; the recording system uses high-speed data acquisition card which can record the whole process of high-speed
loading; mechanical curves of various materials can be drawn; and the test reports can be shown and printed.
The 20MHz sampling frequency of the high-speed signal acquisition system independently developed by our company can accurately record each real signal
and draw load - time - energy curves and load - displacement - energy curves with the help of the data analysis system. The system automatically determines
the yield point Fgy under dynamic loading, maximum load Fmax, crack initiation point Fiu, crack arrest point Fa and dynamic fracture mechanics performance
indexes of KId and KJId which are within the range of ASME. The performances of materials are analyzed based on the experimental curves. The force value at
point Fgy represents the yield force. Points before Fgy belong to the elastic deformation stage of the specimen under impact loading. Once this point is exceeded, the specimen will undergo plastic deformation.
The force value at point Fmax represents the maximum force that the specimen suffers throughout the deformation. Once this point is exceeded, the crack
propagation begins or there will be stable crack propagation on the specimen. The force value at point Fiu represents the point where the crack propagation of
the specimen begins under the force (i.e. unstable propagation). The force value at point Fa represents the point where the crack propagation of the specimen
stops under the force.
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As one of the related products of the pendulum impact tester, the Fracture Image Analyzer
Quali-IFIA is able to conduct the measurement of the fracture surface's ber content and the
lateral expansion value of the Charpy impact specimen. With the impact fracture image
analyzer and the pendulum impact tester working together, the ductile-to-brittle transition
temperature curve of the material can be directly obtained. The test indicators which can be
accomplished by the device are as follows:
The measurement of the fracture-surfaces ber fracture rate and the fracture rate of the
crystalline zone
The measurement of the fracture-surfaces lateral expansion value
The measurement of the crystalline zones area of the fracture-surface
The measurement of the specimens crack length
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Percent Shear / Lateral Expansion / Charpy Dimension Verication System - QPM 7000 Series
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TR100 portable surface roughness tester is a pocketsized economically priced instrument for measuring
surface texture
QualiSurf I portable surface roughness tester is a pocket-sized economically priced instrument for measuring surface texture conforming to
traceable standards. It can be used on the shop oor in any position, horizontal, vertical or anywhere in between.
The large OLED display shows four (4) roughness parameters Ra, Rz, Rq and Rt at the touch of a button, combined with the selectable cut-off
length. External calibration of roughness values is possible by means of a special CAL button, which makes adjustment of this instrument
very easy. A beep signal informs the user of each individual measurement status when ready.
The new QualiSurf II surface roughness tester is suitable for the scientic labs, factory metrology rooms and working site. It can test the
surface roughness of various machining components and allows for user selectable 45 roughness parameters such as Ra, Rz, etc. The
testing results and surface prole can be stored in QualiSurf II unit and be output to PC with the included analytical software. The QualiSurf
II features a touch screen LED display for ease of use.
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Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge - QTG Series are economical, user-friendly, menu driven, and multi-functional units offering
extensive features from basic measurements (model: QTG I) to extended memory (5000 reading storage) and USB output
capabilities (model QTG II). The instrument can measure with very high resolution (0.01 mm or 0.001 inches) the thickness
of metallic and non-metallic materials such as steel, aluminum, titanium, plastics, ceramics, glass and any other good
ultrasonic wave conductor. The Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge - QTG Series accurately displays readings in either inches or
millimeters and is equipped with special features like Automatic recognition of probes with different frequencies and
Automatic zeroing of the unit.
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EDX 3000D
Has all the ve characteristics of EDX family: rapidness, accuracy, non-destructive, direct viewing and environment friendly and also
adopts patented product SNE to increase the accuracy of testing results. Sample chamber with newly added automatic switch makes
operation more convenient and the newly designed automatic sample platform assures accurate testing.
EDX 3600B
Designed specially for metallurgy and building material Industries engaged in cements, steel, nonferrous metals, aggregate and RoHS
detection
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Model 111
Electro-hydraulic cupping tester with automatic test sequence
This easy-to-use cupping test machine is intended for conducting tests on sheet metal and strip for the quick control of
incoming goods and quality inspection. Its sturdy construction also makes it ideal for use in in-process controls. Designed
as a compact benchtop model, this test machine requires a minimum of space. The test cylinder is installed at an angle,
enabling the tester to remain seated whilst observing the test. The specimen holding force and drawing speed required
to conduct tests to meet the relevant standard are set automatically once the start button is actuated. The cupping test is
then conducted automatically. The deep-drawing index is shown on a digital display (resolution 0.1mm). The test machine
functions automatically and consequently stops by itself once the specimen has failed. This procedure can be delayed by
means of a potentiometer. This is necessary in particular when testing thicker sheets to obtain an objective assessment of
the fracture. A special microscope is an optional extra and enhances this procedure.
Drawing force: max. 45kN
Blank holding force: 10kN
Test: ERICHSEN cupping test
Sheet thickness: 0.1-2.0mm
Model 102
Electro-hydraulic sheet metal testing machine with automatic test sequence
Suitable for the medium sheet thickness range and favoured by manufacturers of sheet metal for convenient use in quality
control applications. The advance movement of the test punch is stopped automatically once the specimen has failed and
the relevant deep-drawing index is shown digitally on an electronic counter (resolution: 0.1 mm). A data recording system
via PC is also available for the modied ERICHSEN cupping test. When equipped with a special illuminated microscope the
tester can also be used to assess the quality of coatings on sheet metal.
The test machine can also be tted (or retro-tted) with a hydraulic blanking press (blanking force 200 kN) for making the
blanks required for the deep-drawing cup test.
Drawing force: max. 60kN
Blank holding force: max. 12kN
Drawing punch : max. 33mm
Blank : max. 75mm
Test: ERICHSEN cupping test
Sheet thickness: 0.13.5mm
Test: Deep-drawing cup test
Sheet thickness: 0.21.4mm
Test: Deep-drawing expanding test
Sheet thickness: 0.21.5mm
Model 134
Electro-hydraulic sheet metal test machine with automatic controls
Particularly recommendable for manufacturers and workers of sheet metal wherever constant testing is required. Enables
all deep-drawing tests that are specied in national and international standards to be conducted automatically. Individual
tests can also be carried out with the appropriate test tools. The machine is equipped with state-of-the-art technology in
the elds of control, measurement and evaluation systems. Analog outputs and RS 232C interfaces for the drawing force,
blank holding force and drawing punch displacement can also be added to the test machine to produce force/displacement
diagrams and for additional data recording. Also available from us: Computers with statistics programme for ERICHSEN
deep-drawing indices and for recording force/displacement diagrams during the deep-drawing cup test.
Drawing force: max. 100kN
Blank holding force: max. 45kN
Drawing punch : max. 33mm
Blank : max. 80mm
Test: ERICHSEN cupping test
Sheet thickness: 0.14.0mm
Test: Deep-drawing cup test
Sheet thickness: 0.22.5mm
Test: Deep-drawing expanding test
Sheet thickness: 0.22.0mm
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Model 145
Universal sheet metal test machine for research, development and in-process inspections
As described for Model 142, but with drawing forces of up to 600kN and increased blanking force for blanks -with diameters of up to
220mm. The blanking punch is integrated into the test head. Innitely variable adjustment of drawing speed and blank holding force,
independent of load. Drawing force, blank holding force, deep-drawing speed and drawing punch displacement are displayed digitally
with indication of peak values. Additional options: proportional control unit for blank holding force and drawing punch speed; analog
outputs and RS 232C interfaces for drawing force, blank holding force and drawing punch displacement; data recording system with
PC for the modied ERICHSEN cupping test and ERICHSEN deep-drawing test.
Drawing force: max. 600kN
Blank holding force: max. 250kN
Drawing punch : max. 100mm
Blank : max. 220mm
Test: ERICHSEN cupping test
Sheet thickness: 0.16.0mm
Test: Deep-drawing cup test
Sheet thickness: 0.26.0mm
Test: Deep-drawing expanding test
Sheet thickness: 0.24.0mm
Special Constructions
Customized sheet metal testing machines
We can also comply with a wide range of customer specications. The related image corresponds to a 600kN sheet metal tester with
proportional controlled speed of up to 3,000mm/min, digital displacement display (resolution of 0.01mm), temperature controlled oil
cooling and triple pump with large scale displaced oil volume. This special model is in use for lubricant testing in compliance with
ASTM. Over the years, we have been faced with numerous challenges of this kind, which we have been able to meet with special
constructions now in use all over the world. Let us know your requirements our staff will be pleased to advise you.
Speed: max. 3,000mm/min
Oil cooling, triple pump, proportional technology, display of drawing speed
Model 161
Bulge / FLC Tester
An electro hydraulic sheet metal testing machine designed to perform hydraulic cupping tests on all ferrous and nonferrous metals.
Specimens up to a size of 400 x 650 mm can be tested. In addition to the actual hydraulic forming process the design of the machine
also allows the use of ball punches (FLC) up to a diameter of 100 to 195mm.
Model 126
Ear measuring instrument
Used to obtain a numerical value of the size of the ears resulting from anisotropy in the material of cylindrical deep-drawn cups (e.g.
according to DIN 50 155). The average cup height, the height of the ears in percent and in mm can be read-off at the touch of a button
and are shown on the digital display instrument. To enable additional data processing, the test instrument can be equipped with
interfaces, such as BCD or RS 232C outputs,and linked to a printer.
Test: Earing on deep-drawn cups with an inside diameter of 15-50mm and 50-100mm
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Model 190
Sheetmetal marking instrument
Enables the electro-chemical appli-cation of measuring grids usingappropriate marking templateswhich are available with circle
dia-meters from 2mm upward.Sheetmetal markings provide infor-mation aboutthe behaviour of sheet metal during forming.The
degree ofstrain due to elongation or compres-sion is clearly recognizable in direc-tion and size on the basis of thedeformation
of the applied measur-ing grid.
Marking templates with circular measuring grids between 2and 8mm and a marking line thicknessof 0.1mm
Erichsen-AutoGrid Fully Integrated Sheet Metal Testing System with Automatic Strain Measurement
The integration of the Sheet Metal Testing Machine with the 3D Camera System allows the drawing processes to be directly
observed through the opening of the test head. Thus enabling to combine and analyse the data results from both systems.
For this reason, at any point during testing, not only is the 3D Camera System data available, but also the corresponding Sheet
Metal Testing Machine data, i.e. drawing stroke, drawing force and sheet holder force. This procedure simplies considerably
the choice of correct image sequences and additionally assists in the interpretation of individual test results. As an additional
feature, the data evaluation software of the Sheet Metal Testing Machine displays additional information
AutoGrid Vario
The advanced AutoGrid Vario provides the Highest exibility for component analysis and in-process materials testing and allows
convenient strain analysis on samples and components in the sheet metal industry. The new AutoGrid vario has been designed
to meet our customers needs for highest exibility in the optical setup, measurement volume and local resolution.The direct,
fast, and accurate measurement is based upon the automatic evaluation of grid patterns that consist of electrochemicallymarked orthogonal lines spaced 1-5 mm. The system is able to determine a eld of strain values in the range of 0.5 % to more
than 100 % without any unambiguity. The AutoGrid systems have proven well suited for a variety of applications in deep
drawing and hydroforming as well as for different materials including aluminium alloys, stainless steel and bre reinforced
composites.
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Qualitest also offers an extensive range of testing solutions for plastics, rubber,
concrete, cement, textiles, paper & cardboard as well as other aerospace, and
automotive applications.
Our Plastics testing technologies include:
Universal Tensile/Compression Testing Machines
Izod/Charpy Impact Testers
Notchers
Melt Flow Indexers
Durometers
Drop Weight Impact Testers
Sample Preparation Equipment
much more
Our Concrete testing technologies include:
Compression Testing Machines
Abrasion Testers
NDT Equipment
much more
Our Color/Paint testing technologies include:
Gloss Meters
Coating Thickness Gauges
Color Meters
Light Cabinets
much more
Qualitest Locations:
USA:
Plantation, Florida
Buffalo, New York
UAE:
Dubai
Fax: 954.697.8211
Asia:
Hong Kong
Email: info@qualitest-inc.com
India:
Mumbai
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