Nanovea, Irvine, Calif., announces the M3 hardness tester with automated indentation technology. It combines automated controlled load and depth, nano- through micro-range (ASTM E2546), and a competitive price to compete in the $20K market. The indentation method has been fully automated, with no need to visually observe the indent. This eliminates user error or problems with image recognition software that may have issues with material color and texture.
The M3 introduces an entirely new user capability within this price range, providing affordable access to quick and easy nanoindentation results under the ASTM standard. It offers next- generation technology to replace the traditional Visual Micro Vickers Hardness Testers that have not changed in more than 15 years. Also, this new technology can achieve lower load and will work on thin coatings and all ranges of materials including ceramics, polymers, metals and others.
The fully automated system has a touch screen start that gives automatic average of multiple measurements in minutes. The unit is compact and fully contained with only one standard electrical cable to connect. Input function includes load, creep time, and material type. Output function includes hardness, Young’s modulus, and creep depth.
